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High Quality Set of 6 Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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High Quality Set of 6 Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

High quality set of 6 early C19th George IV period mahogany dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

Raised on reeded fore-legs with turned feet , the classically-inspired carved backs and lumbar splats with honeysuckle motifs and a central carved rose .

The design and execution giving a firm attribution to the esteemed cabinet-makers Gillows of Lancaster and London. Interestingly the central rose motif to the top rail bears a strong resemblance to the Lancastrian rose , the motif symbolic of the county and area.

Best quality grade of mahogany timber throughout with no damage , breaks or repairs . Excellent rich colour and patina.

Recently covered lift-off seats with a well-chosen patterned hard-wearing fabric.

H (back) 34"

H (seat) 18"

W 19"

D 16"

England c. 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these George IV Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA652279
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1910
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
High quality set of 6 early C19th George IV period mahogany dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
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Raised on reeded fore-legs with turned feet , the classically-inspired carved backs and lumbar splats with honeysuckle motifs and a central carved rose.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats.
fig 1. High Quality Set of 6 Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

The design and execution giving a firm attribution to the esteemed cabinet-makers Gillows of Lancaster and London. Interestingly the central rose motif to the top rail bears a strong resemblance to the Lancastrian rose , the motif symbolic of the county and area.

fig 2. A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats.
fig 2. High Quality Set of 6 Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

Best quality grade of mahogany timber throughout with no damage , breaks or repairs . Excellent rich colour and patina.

Recently covered lift-off seats with a well-chosen patterned hard-wearing fabric.

H (back) 34"

H (seat) 18"

W 19"

D 16"

England c. 1830

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these George IV Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA652279
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1910
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats.

High Quality Set of 6 Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

Archive II A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View II
Archive III A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View III
Archive IV A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View IV
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Archive VI A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View VI
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Archive X A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View X
Archive XI A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View XI
Archive XII A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View XII
Archive XIII A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,590
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
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A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats.
High quality set of 6 early C19th George IV period mahogany dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
Ref: SA652279
A set of six early nineteenth-century George IV mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon back frames, reeded legs, and red pattern upholstered seats.
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George IV period dining chairs, produced between 1820 and 1830, are defined by Neoclassical proportions, balloon or curved back frames, hand-carved decorative motifs such as central paterae, and turned or reeded front legs.

High-quality 19th-century seating relied heavily on solid West Indian or Cuban mahogany for frame construction, featuring mortise and tenon joinery alongside stuffed upholstered seat pads.

Authentic pieces produced by or attributed to Gillows often exhibit precise carving detail, high-density mahogany timber, distinctively turned and reeded leg profiles, and occasionally stamped maker marks or inventory numbers on the seat rails.

Pairing dark mahogany dining chairs with a contemporary light oak or stone dining table creates a balanced contrast that highlights the detailed woodwork and historic silhouette.

Maintain antique mahogany frames by dusting regularly with a dry soft cloth and applying beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, ensuring the items remain away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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