Comb-back Windsor chair, c.1760–1820

Mahogany, walnut, and wrought iron

The iron stays are later additions to strengthen the back.

Victor Chinnery Catalogue

Description

A mahogany, walnut and wrought iron comb-back Windsor armchair, the scalloped and upcurved top rail supported on eight plain spindles with outcurved arms on curved supports, the deep saddle-shaped seat raised on cabriole legs with top corner brackets and pad feet united by turned H- stretchers.

Vernacular

Dimensions

Ht: 43½in.    W: 30½in.    D: 21in.

Condition

Generally good. Minor patching. The iron stays supporting the comb-back added later. Damp staining to the seat.

Provenance & References

Purchased Alistair Sampson, London.