A pair of George III mahogany open armchairs
A pair of George III mahogany open armchairs

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A pair of George III mahogany open armchairs
Decorated with channelled mouldings, each with pierced vertical splats and downswept arms, on vase-shaped supports, with a drop-in seat covered in floral needlework, on ring-turned legs joined by similar stretchers, each stamped I Bancroft (2)

拍品专文

The stamp I Bancroft is listed under Joseph Bancroft cabinet-maker (1804-37), of Liverpool, however, a John Bancroft (1781-1825) of Salford, Lancashire, who is specifically a chairmaker is also recorded and this stamp could refer to him, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840