Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted A superb set of eight

A superb set of eight carved mahogany dining chairs attributed to Samuel Norman supplied to a member of the Pakington family (likely Sir Herbert Pakington

English brass production boomed in the 18th century with developments in the smelting of zinc

and have a fascinating history

1778 and another suite of 16 armchairs was supplied to Burton Constable

painted and gilded convex girandole crested with a carved eagle

Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted A superb set of eightMahogany open armchair of generous proportions, attributed to John Cobb and or the St. Martins Lane Syndicate. With upholstered seat and back, the back having an unusual bombe shape with padded arms and carved show wood supports, the seat supported by four carved cabriole legs. Circa 1755. Similar examples, Lot 189, Christies NY, 12 15 15, Christies London, 11 29 01, Lot 90, Christies London, 4 19 01, Lot 60) show related traits to this example. Ht.