The design of these seats is related to, and probably derived from, a group of hall benches with more elaborately carved fasces-centred backs. Three pairs are known; one in the Lady Lever Art Gallery (P. Macquoid, Catalogue, 1928, vol.III, p.69, no.266), one at Callaly Castle, Northumberland (Christie's house sale, 22-24 September 1986, lot 24), and a pair from Gowerby House, Grantham, offered Phillips, London, 12 February 1991, lot 147.