Victorian walnut kidney desk, Gillows?

Evening all!

I have recently purchased this gorgeous kidney desk at an estate auction in Australia, I believe it could be by Gillows but I am unsure as it is unmarked. It’s certainly of English make with cedar construction, over all very finely made. There are five locks to the drawers of the lower section each by Bramah, and I can date them to post 1887 with the marks. The top of the desk has a dropping door that when is locked, all the top drawers are locked, and when lowered unlocks. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts/knowledge on the possible origin of this piece?

 

Welcome, Crossy and nice job with the pics.

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Welcome Crossy!

You’ve done a superlative job on your research as well as your photos. I would say that you’re right on all counts, at least as right as you can be without definitive furniture labels.

Bramah locks are to be found on many high end pieces, including such things as mid-19th Century coromandel jewelry boxes. I would expect them on a Gillows desk.

You’ve made a fine purchase; thanks for sharing. You made my day!