An early 19th-century (circa 1806) ash and elm hoop-back Windsor chair. This particular chair is of a less commonly seen aesthetic, with the design being attributed to Gillows of Lancaster but made by outworkers for them (possibly James Wilcock Snr. and Jnr. of Lower Bentham). The shape of the curved solid elm seat with a scribe line to the outer edge points towards this chair being early 19th, although similar examples exist dating to the mid/late 18th century.With primitive crook-shaped arms, three tapered underarm spindles and a hoop back with ten long tapering back spindles. Raised on turned, outswept legs joined by a crinoline stretcher. We have noted that the stretcher has a charmingly naive repair to the underside. Please see images for details.Overall condition is very good with no loose joints. As previously mentioned, the crinoline stretcher has a great little historic repair which really adds an extra element to the history of this beautifully proportioned chai...