Gillows Shell-back Hall Chair

Name: Gillows Shell-back Hall Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1020877
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by William Carr Antiques

Description

A fine and crisp Regency Gillows of Lancaster shell-back hall chair, C.1810.

This chair is expertly carved from the finest Mahogany, retaining a wonderful and original colour.

As referenced in 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840' by Susan E. Stuart page 203, plate 177.

With shaped sabre reeded forelegs and apron, stamped 'RC' to the underside of the seat rail which could correlate to three journeymen of the period.

A similar pair also stamped 'RC' can be found at Abbot Hall, Kendal which are stamped Gillow of Lancaster, structurally sound with historic traces of woodworm to underside seat rails.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1020877

Description

A fine and crisp Regency Gillows of Lancaster shell-back hall chair, C.1810.

This chair is expertly carved from the finest Mahogany, retaining a wonderful and original colour.

As referenced in 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840' by Susan E. Stuart page 203, plate 177.

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With shaped sabre reeded forelegs and apron, stamped 'RC' to the underside of the seat rail which could correlate to three journeymen of the period.

William Carr Antiques

fig 1. Gillows Shell-Back Hall Chair — fig 1. Gillows Shell-back Hall Chair

A similar pair also stamped 'RC' can be found at Abbot Hall, Kendal which are stamped Gillow of Lancaster, structurally sound with historic traces of woodworm to underside seat rails.

Seat Height: 45cm