A set of four cast iron chairs

AFTER A DESIGN BY MCDOWALL, STEVEN & CO., GLASGOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A set of four cast iron chairs
After a design by McDowall, Steven & Co., Glasgow, late 19th century
The shaped backs with scrolling foliage and floral swags above pierced circular seats on reeded cabriole legs (4)

Lot Essay

The pattern for these chairs was originally designed by McDowall, Steven & Co. circa 1850, and was probably copied later by other foundries.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Georg Himmelheber Cast Iron Furniture plate 231.

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