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George III Carved Shield-back Armchair
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George III Carved Shield-back Armchair

18th century
Description

A George III mahogany shield-back or ‘escutcheon’ pattern armchair, attributed to Gillows. C.1780

With crisp carving to splats, boxwood inlay and chamfered edges throughout the frame.

Traditionally upholstered in John Boyd horsehair fabric.

The design of a three-splat shield back chair with a ‘camel back stay rail’ is referenced in Susan E. Stuarts, Gillows of Lancaster and London, Volume 1, page 164.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053812
Description
A George III mahogany shield-back or ‘escutcheon’ pattern armchair, attributed to Gillows. C.1780

With crisp carving to splats, boxwood inlay and chamfered edges throughout the frame.

Traditionally upholstered in John Boyd horsehair fabric.

The design of a three-splat shield back chair with a ‘camel back stay rail’ is referenced in Susan E.
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Stuarts, Gillows of Lancaster and London, Volume 1, page 164.

Seat Height: 45cm

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053812
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Location: Durham, United Kingdom
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George III Carved Shield-Back Armchair
George III Carved Shield-Back Armchair
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