• The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty
Lot 527

Victorian Walnut and Mahogany Pedestal Desk, Stamped Gillow

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

In three parts. The lock plates stamped 'Hobbs & Co., London, Machine Made, Lever'. Fitted with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface.

30 x 4 ft. 8 in. x 28 1/ 2in.

Note: The Gillow stamp was used c. 1835-1870.

Condition

Scuffing and staining to the leather top with an age split in the middle. Three handles broken off with losses to two others. One of three broken handles retained with desk. Missing one ebonized escutcheon with losses to another. Minor nicks and wear throughout. Beautifully carved and structurally sound. 

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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Sold Phillips, London, April 23, 1996, Lot 272.

The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty.