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The business initially specialised in picture framing, mounting, restoration, carving, gilding and exhibitions of paintings.\r\n\r\nBefore long, gallery was also producing inlaid wood panels and furniture. Designs for panels were initially adapted from paintings by artists such as Millais, Whistler and Leighton, but then A J Rowley began to commission artists to make designs specifically for wood panels. One of the first artists he commissioned to create designs was William Chase (1878-1944) who designed the inlaid panel for this Arts and Crafts inspired mirror. Chase and Rowley worked together for many years and Chase was responsible for the design of the distinctive Pan label used to identify company's furniture from 1912. ","physicalDescription":"Rectangular mirror in gilt frame with inlaid panel representing a cottage with landscape and figure. The inlaid panel uses the top third of the frame and is composed of various woods, some coloured. 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Rowley then went on to commissioning artists to make designs soecifically for wood panels. William Chase was the most prolific of these designers and Chase and the Rowleys enjoyed a long-lasting collaboration.","historicalContext":"","briefDescription":"Mirror designed by W. A. Chase, made by A. J. 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