PAIR OF GEORGE IV MAHOGANY 'DAWS PATENT' RECLINING ARMCHAIRS, BY ROBERT DAWS
CIRCA 1830
£1,764
Auction: Day One: 17 May 2023 | From 11:00
Description
the shaped rectangular backs joined with adjustable scrolling padded arm supports on brass ratchet grooves, the backs and seats in brown studded leather, on scrolling front legs terminating in brass caps and castors, with splayed back legs terminating in brass castors, stamped to each back leg 'R. DAWS, B.Q.L, GR PATENT'
Dimensions
53cm wide, 94cm high, 77cm deep
Footnote
Note: Robert Daws is recorded as being active between 1820-39 at 17 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London, and patented his improved recumbent chair in 1827. See C. Gilbert and G. Beard, "Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840", Leeds, 1986, p.282.