William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Detail of the stretcher with a 'V' shaped mitre concealed dovetail, was a characteristic noted on Gillow seat furniture from the 1760's onwards, Dalemain, Cumbria.
See drawing no 1 plate 100, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840 Susan E. Stuart.
Later structural support to the underside of the seat frame.
William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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A Fine George III Fan-back Chair
