Lot 50
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A BIRCH AND OAK "GLASGOW" PATTERN ARMCHAIR
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A BIRCH AND OAK "GLASGOW" PATTERN ARMCHAIR

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A BIRCH AND OAK "GLASGOW" PATTERN ARMCHAIR
Early 19th century
Stamped ROBT. CLELLAND, with a bar toprail and horizontal splat, downswept arms and square tapering legs joined by stretchers
37in. (94cm.) high
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Lot Essay

This 'Glasgow' pattern chair is the only recorded example to date with the maker's mark. Its Scottish characteristics include the seat set in to the chair frame and the leg profile where the front and outside faces are straight but the inner and back faces are angled.

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