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Exceptional set of George IV dining chairs consisting of 8 chairs and 1 armchair, in the post Regency style. The chairs still retain their original finish and patina and they are in an impressive condition having only being well waxed. They seem to have been fabricated by special order and in the style of high level chairmakers such as Gillow & Co of Lancaster and London. Their most prominent features are:
* Cuban mahogany of high strength and weight
* Finely and deeply carved and reeded
* Front supports finely turned with deep spiral reedings at an angle rounded off ends tipical of Gillows
* Three dimensionaly curved backs with highly figured mahogany forming flames and/or feathers
* Rear legs in the form of "sabre" but also asimetrical
* The armchair/captain´s chair with even richer features and arms ending in spiral form over vase shaped supports
The set can be newly upholstered to client's taste
Dimensions:
* Chairs: height85 x width48 x depth44 cms
* Armchair: height back86 x width seat54 x depth49 cms
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