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In the manner of GIBTON & MACK (1800-1812)

Irish Regency Rosewood Bookcase in the manner of Gibton & Mack (c. 1810 Ireland)

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Item Stock Code

F341

European Dimensions

103.00 cm wide   173.50 cm high   42.00 cm deep

UK/USA Converted Dimensions

40.55 inches wide  68.31 inches high  16.54 inches deep

Item Literature

It is a stunning piece with exceptional Rio rosewood veneers.

Item Exhibition History

The cabinet is significant because of the use of rosewood veneer by an Irish maker and its unusual style and form.

Current Item Condition

Excellent

Item Description / Dealer Expertise

This beautiful cabinet has the most lively of figured Rio rosewood. In its day, Rio rosewood was the most expensive grade of rosewood and it is obvious to see why. The open bookshelves sit on top of a concealed cupboard resting on solid rosewood lobed feet.

GIBTON & MACK
Type Artist/Maker
Country of origin Dublin
Started working 1800
Stopped working 1812

The history of the firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton can be traced to the end of the 18th century when John Mack established a cabinet making business in Abbey Street, Dublin. Mack traded alone until joined by another cabinet maker, Robert Gibton, in 1800. This partnership flourished and by 1806 the firm were appointed 'Upholsters & Cabinet Makers to his Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutentant, and His Majesty's Board of Works.' After the death of Robert Gibton in 1812 he was succeeded by his son William Gibton and a former apprentice, Zachariah Williams. The firm continued to enjoy great success, undertaking commissions for major Irish houses such as Ballynegall, Co. Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co. Meath and Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Following the death of John Mack in 1829 the firm continued to trade under the name of the surviving partners, Williams and Gibton. After the death of Gibton it traded under the name William & Sons, eventually ceasing business in 1852.
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Freshfords Fine Art specialise in English 18th & 19th Century Georgian and Regency furniture including the styles and influences of Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, Thomas Sheraton, Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster, George Bullock, Thomas Hope, William Trotter, Holland & Sons and Works of Art.

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