Lot Essay
The Parker Knoll records state that the first chair was in stock on 7 March 1927 when it was valued at £4.0.0.
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WEST COUNTRY, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Details
AN ELM AND BEECH WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
West Country, late 18th Century
The curved toprail, comb back, outscrolled arms and baluster front arm-supports above a shaped seat, on ring-turned baluster legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, the stretchers probably associated, one arm terminal repaired, the underside inscribed '188/6088' and with plastic label 'OM6088', previously painted
AN ELM AND ASH WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
West Country, late 18th Century The ogee toprail above a solid seat, on turned legs, the underside inscribed '110/6081' and in chalk '6081' (2)
West Country, late 18th Century
The curved toprail, comb back, outscrolled arms and baluster front arm-supports above a shaped seat, on ring-turned baluster legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, the stretchers probably associated, one arm terminal repaired, the underside inscribed '188/6088' and with plastic label 'OM6088', previously painted
AN ELM AND ASH WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
West Country, late 18th Century The ogee toprail above a solid seat, on turned legs, the underside inscribed '110/6081' and in chalk '6081' (2)
Provenance
The Parker Knoll records state that the second chair was acquired from W.H. Ferry, 22 March 1927, for £3.15.0.