18th century likely Lincolnshire comb back Windsor armchair, with curved grooved cresting rail, 8 long spindles with two old iron replacements, 2 x 3 underarm spindles, bladed underarm supports, turned legs thinner in the middle, through-morticed and wedged into the seat

18th century likely Lincolnshire comb back

This chair recently appeared at auction in Essex.  Its most recent home was in Great Canfield and it was the auctioneer's understanding that it was the previous owner's favourite chair, (acquired in all likelihood at auction many years ago) in which she always sat.

For an article on the earliest Windsor chair maker yet recorded in the world, please click on this link.  Compare to No 200, No 205 and No 209.

© Julian Parker 2019