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A beautifully decorated and handmade “Shepherds Crooks” armchair from England, mid 19th century.
The Cartouche-shaped back veneered in figured burr walnut, the silk needlework upholstery (from a later period) in a flower design and silk on the armrest give this chair a very rich look.
The firm chair is in good condition, only the upholstery from the seat has on the side a few cracks. Because this hand-stitched embroidered fabric with a flower design is so beautiful and usable, I left it that way.
The history of this chair is extensively described in various books. This chair is a copy of a familiar design of an 18th century dressing chair. It is attributed to Gillows & Co. as well.
A drawing in the Estimate Sketch Book for 13 June 1827 shows an almost identical chair described as 'Old English', made for Dallam Tower near Milnthorpe, Lancashire.
Object: Armchair
Designer: Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Style: Georgian, Antique
Period: 1850-1880
Country of origin: England
Condition: Good. Wear is consistent with age and use. Great patina which is consistent with age and use. The firm seath with silk needlework upholstery from a later date has a few cracks. Because this hand-stitched fabric with a flower design is so beautiful and usable, I left it that way. The back of the chair has a small shallow repaired crack.
Material: Burr walnut, veneer, embroidered fabric
Colour: Brown, blue
Dimensions: Height: 92 cm. Width: 61 cm. Depth: 54 cm. Seating height: 52 cm /
Height: 36 inch. Width: 24 inch. Depth: 21 inch. Seating height: 20 inch
Weight: 9 kg
Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, 2 Vols.,Woodbridge (2008), I, p. 232 & pl. 225.
- W. Symonds, English Furniture Charles II to George II, p. 121, fig. 93.
- Cescinsky, ‘The Old World House’. Vol. II, 1924, p. 18.
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