A pair of George III mahogany hall chairs circa 1790, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

ensuite with the preceding lot

Inventory 1803, recorded as a set of twelve in the Great Hall
Inventory 1880, six are recorded in the Staircase hall

Illustrated 'Powderham Castle', Country Life, April 4^th 1908, Vol. XXIII, p. 487, in the Staircase Hall.
Illustrated 'Powderham Castle I', Mark Girouard, Country Life, July 4^th 1963, Vol. CXXXIV, p. 21 in the Marble Hall.

Good general condition. Some old marks and scratches, good colour and patination. Characteristic pitting to both seats consistent with having been sat on by liveried staff. Both have later metal brackets to the underside of the seat. Both have cracks to the front rails. One laminated back is slightly warped and will need to be re-glued. Both have old worm damage to the underside back rail. Minor age cracks to both backs. Joints loose.
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