Articles by David Harvey
A series of videos and articles that capture and inspire the reader within the beautiful world of English Antique Furniture View AntiquesOur Newsletter
Our Glorious Library Exhibition
During March 2019, We held a unique Library Exhibition, here at our galleries in Witney. We produced a catalogue that accompanied the unique and glorious pieces that we exhibited. Please click on the guide below and you too can enjoy the splendid pieces that we were...
Watch our video on George III mahogany collectors cabinet demonstrated by Judy
Regeneration of a Gillows Library Cabinet
Some months ago I acquired a very tired looking Mahogany Library Cabinet which had been used during it’s lifetime and had seemingly landed on hard times. There was however something about this piece which any devotee of the Lovejoy books and TV programmes will know...
The Story of Mrs Rudd’s Dressing Table
This table has been the subject of TV programmes and books as well as being featured in George Hepplewhite’s book of designs “The Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer’s Guide”. The description of this extremely complex metamorphic table is a starting point for a voyage of...
Gillows or not Gillows?
That is the question and I believe the evidence is all there. When I first acquired this extraordinary Secretaire Reading Table, it felt familiar. Over the past 45 years that I have been in this business I have handled a number of pieces stamped by Gillows or...