George Wilson, Grantham: stamped comb back Lincolnshire Windsor armchair with 3-piercing stylised fleur de lys upper splat, single pierced lower splat, curved cresting rail with turned stiles morticed into the arm bow, turned underarm supports, 2 x 3 long spindles, 2 x 3 underarm spindles, 2 top ring & 1 lower ring front leg turnings & plain back legs, H stretcher

WS 136 G Wilson Grantham

Excellent comb back Grantham chair made from ash including the seat. This one is in the collection of Brian Gray - these comb back chairs are difficult to find and appear to have been made only in Lincolnshire. The only other chairs signed by their makers are Camm and Marsh.

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