A set of four George IV giltwood side chairs , circa 1825, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, each with leaf and scroll carved cresting rail, caned seat and turned and reeded legs, each headed by anthemion, together with a set of four early Victorian mahogany side chairs , circa 1840, each with leaf carved rail backs, padded seats and leaf carved tapering legs (8) Provenance: Shefford Woodlands House, Berkshire The proceeds of sale from this collection will be donated to a number of local charities. The design for the giltwood chairs is illustrated and briefly described in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors Club, Vol. I page 221 (plate 204)
A set of four George IV giltwood side chairs , circa 1825, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, each with leaf and scroll carved cresting rail, caned seat and turned and reeded legs, each headed by anthemion, together with a set of four early Victorian mahogany side chairs , circa 1840, each with leaf carved rail backs, padded seats and leaf carved tapering legs (8) Provenance: Shefford Woodlands House, Berkshire The proceeds of sale from this collection will be donated to a number of local charities. The design for the giltwood chairs is illustrated and briefly described in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors Club, Vol. I page 221 (plate 204)
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