A William IV mahogany circular extending dining table attributed to Gillows In the manner of Gillows, the circular reeded top with five outer leaves and five larger later outer leaves, on a baluster column and tripod base with large paw feet and recessed castors, 135cm diameter, with small leaves 183cm diameter, with large leaves 213cm diameter, 75cm high. Provenance: C. Fredericks, 1972 The attribution to Gillows is based on a table sold Christies, London, The Glory of Gillows & Fine English Furniture, 16 September 2004, lot 63 which can also be seen illustrated in S.Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Vol I, p.338 (pl.392). The table in brown oak and impressed GILLOWS was made about 1850 and has an identical base to the table offered here. Extending circular dining tables of this type were produced in the second half of the 19th century through to the early 20th century and were a simpler and cheaper alternative to the more complicated patent mechanism produced by the popular firm of Johnstone & Jupe. For an example of a late 19th century model with outer leaves attributed to Gillows see Christie's, London, Interiors - Style & Spirit, 10 June 2014, lot 327.