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19th Century E W Godwin Mahogany Bow Back Chair William Watt

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An exceptional Bow back corner chair dating from the 1870s attributed to E W Godwin, probably made by William Watt. Very well constructed Bow chair with circular seat and bobbin turned uprights and front leg,  decorative cross stretcher and decorative roundels.  Wonderful original colour and patination, in untouched condition.  Stamped W.W to the rear.  The chair is of exceptional quality, it is an extremely elegant stand alone chair that has a sense of presence and would be a wonderful additional to any room. In wonderful untouched condition, some distressing to the front edge of the seat ST1590
  • Attributed to:
    Edward William Godwin (Designer)William Watt (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In wonderful untouched condition, some distressing to the front edge of the seat.
  • Seller Location:
    Stow on the Wold, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ST15901stDibs: LU3784138479222

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