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Ernest Gimson, LARGE DRESSER, CIRCA 1917, "The quality of workmanship that has been achieved in this cabinet is testament to the skill of its maker Peter Waals who worked on the cabinet himself from June 1917 to Jan 1918 with some input from apprentices - the price was £70.8.0. Designed by Ernest Gimson with great subtlety for his friend F.L. Griggs it has not been offered to the market before now. The multiple bowed front and carved details and well-matched timbers lend the piece a vitality and lightness which is remarkable for such a substantial piece of furniture." - John Mackie, Head of Design© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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LARGE DRESSER, CIRCA 1917

Ernest Gimson (British, 1864–1919)

£27,720 price realized incl. premium

≈ $37,009≈ €31,844

Hammer £22,000 · with buyer’s premium £27,720

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As published: “"The quality of workmanship that has been achieved in this cabinet is testament to the skill of its maker Peter Waals who worked on the cabinet himself from June 1917 to Jan 1918 with some input from apprentices - the price was £70.8.0. Designed by Ernest Gimson with great subtlety for his friend F.L. Griggs it has not been offered to the market before now. The multiple bowed front and carved details and well-matched timbers lend the piece a vitality and lightness which is remarkable for such a substantial piece of furniture." - John Mackie, Head of Design”
Category
Multiples & editions
Dimensions
230.5cm wide, 221cm high, 66cm deep
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
DESIGN Since 1860 (861)
Date
October 15, 2025
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lot
563
Estimate
£15,000 – £20,000 (≈ $20,027 – $26,702) (≈ €17,232 – €22,975)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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