Y A Pair of Regency mahogany side chairs

Y A Pair of Regency mahogany side chairs, circa 1820, in the manner of Gillows, each with vertical splats to the horizontal bars of the back and with a tulipwood banded tablet, drop in seat and legs joined by X-stretchers, each 88cm highFor chairs with related features see Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, Bloomfield Press, 1995, figs 286 and 287. See also Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors Club, Plates 171 and 172 (pages 178 & 179) for chairs with related features almost certainly supplied by Gillows to Sir Robert Peel. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracksChips and lossesThe X-shaped stretcher has had cracks and splits to the ends that meet the legs, these have signs of glued repairs to these areasOverall the frames appear fairly solid with some movement to some jointsThe upholstered seats in fair condition overallPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer