A William IV birds-eye maple teapoy

A William IV bird's-eye maple teapoy, circa 1835, in the manner of Gillows, the lid enclosing a fitted interior with two central velvet lined recesses for mixing bowls and a pair of flanking lidded canisters, on a lappet carved stem and quadripartite platform with concealed cups and castors, 76cm high, 47cm wide, 36cm deep

In Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840 Susan E Stuart remarks that teapoys were produced by the firm from 1814 and were frequently reproduced in estimate sketch books during the second quarter of the 19th century (Vol II p. 123-124)

Condition Report:
top with shrinkage cracks to margins, small section of moulding detached- will benefit from a clean Condition Report Disclaimer