LONDON
MALLETT
NEW
YORK
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS A fine George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the top with well-matched quartered flame veneers, the serpentine front of four graduated drawers with canted corners, carved with latticework decoration, the upper, fitted drawer beneath a leathercovered brushing surface, retaining the original gilt metal handles and escutcheons, the whole raised on bracket feet. England, circa 1770 Height: 32in (81.5cm) Width: 42in (io6cm) Depth: 22V4in (57cm) F2jono
A FOUR PILLAR IRISH MAHOGANY DINING TABLE An early 19th century Irish mahogany dining table by Mack, Williams and Cibton, comprising four tilt-top pedestal sections and three matching loose leaves, the rounded rectangular top of finely figured mahogany with a deep reeded edge. The base with four turned columns standing on quadruple splay legs terminating in polished brass feet and castors. Ireland, circa i 8 i o Height: 28 in (70.5cm) Width: 6oin (1 52cm) Length: iggin (505cm)
Mack, Williams and Gibton of Dublin The firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton was formed around 1812, but its history can be traced back to 1784 when John Mack established a cabinet making business in Abbey Street, Dublin. In 18oi he was joined by another cabinet-maker Robert Gibton, by 1805 the partnership had been formalised and business was flourishing. In 1806, the firm received the appointment of 'Upholsterers & Cabinet Makers to His Majesty, his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, and...His Majesty's Board of Works.' William Gibton succeeded his father Robert after his death in 181 2, while simultaneously
Zachariah Williams (a brotherin-law) joined the business, thus creating the new partnership of Mack, Williams and Gibton. Under this name the firm enjoyed unparalleled success, retaining their Royal Warrant for many years. They supplied and restored furniture for some of the most prestigious country houses and public buildings in Ireland, including Ballynegall, Oakley Park, Dublin Castle and the Chapel Royal. The firm ceased trading in 1852, however, the excellent condition of this table is largely a testament to Mack, Williams and Gibton's solid construction techniques and quality of materials. F2J0346