Fine George III Hall Chair by Gillows

A superb late 18th Century George III period hall chair with solid seat and armorial device decorated back, by Gillows of Lancaster and London. England, circa 1795. A set of six identical chairs were supplied by the Gillow firm to John Christian Curwen (1756-1828) of Workington Hall, Cumbria. 

Why we like it

We love its elegant design, superb quality and craftsmanship, as well as an amazingly wel preserved, untouched condition.

A set of six identical hall chairs made for John Christian Curwen were sold Bonhams, London, 13 June 2012, lot 72. Several chairs were inscribed in pencil with the signature of 'J. Hardy' and one has the date ' 3 Sept. 1799' inscribed under the seat.

These were made to a design drawn in the Estimate Sketch Book in 1797, first made for Lady Gardner [344/97, p.1331, 30 March, 1797], 

Dimensions

Width: 50 cm / 19.75”
Depth: 50 cm / 19.75”
Height: 99 cm / 39”

Seat Height: 45 cm / 17.75”

Condition

Ready for placement and immediate use. Fine antique condition, great colour and patination.