A set of fourteen 19th century mahogany and satinwood dining chairs (14)

A set of fourteen 19th century mahogany and satinwood dining chairs including two armchairs, each with ebonised and boxwood stringing, the tablet inlay top rail satinwood inlaid top rail above a vertical reeded pilaster splat, on square tapering front legs terminating in spade feet, with square splayed rear legs, each armchair: 55.5cm wide, 55cm deep x 87.5cm high, each side chair: 51cm wide x 50cm deep x 86cm high, (20in wide x 19 1/2in deep x 33 1/2in high) (14) Footnotes: The present chairs appear based upon a design by Gillows for a set of twelve dining chairs, each with a similar splat to the former. In 1797 this comparable set were supplied to John (or possibly James) Wilde of Dane Bank, Lymm in Cheshire. Notably, as with the offered examples, the Gillows originals have satinwood inlaid tablet toprails and closely related splats, each comprised of five vertical uprights. This drawing is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 171, p. 198. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing