Lot 260
Dublin, circa 1830, the rising top, enclosing original lead-lined interior, on four bun feet with original recessed castors, stamped Williams and Gibton and numbered 41626.
Width 76cm; Depth 51cm; Height 56cm
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
The Irish firm of Williams and Gibton (1830-44) are listed as cabinetmakers, auctioneers, valuators and house agents. They evolved from the well known firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton (1811-29) who were at 39 Stafford Street, Dublin and were appointed 'Upholsters and Cabinetmakers to His Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and His Majesty's Board of Works' in 1806. They supplied some of the most important public buildings in Ireland including the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle, the Chapel Royal and the Treasure and Viceregal Lodge. Simultaneously they were commissioned to produce furniture for many of the Irish country houses, such as Ballynegall, Co Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co Meath and Stokestown Co Roscommon.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8409
6:00pm - 19 April 2021
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 April, 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
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sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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