Set of Eight Irish George II Style Walnut Chairs

Set of Eight Irish George II Style Walnut ChairsAn unusual set of eight Irish George II style dining chairs in walnut. The serpentine toprails centered by acanthus husks, above finely carved and incised interlaced splats. The generously proportioned seats raised on graceful cabriole front legs, with shell carving to the knees and distinctive, realistically carved horse hooves. Unlike other mass produced Georgian revival chairs, this set was commissioned by Rufus Daniel Isaacs, the Viceroy of India

Fabulous colour and patination

A Monumental Japanese Imari Charger

is in the collection of National Trust at Belton House

in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster

flanked by recessed cockbeaded panels inlaid with highly figured mahogany

The gadrooned feet that conceal the castors are also Gillows signature feature

This delightful little telescopic table has the octagonal mahogany-veneered tilting top with rosewood cross-banding and black-and-white boxwood stringing

attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London

covered in burgundy leather

centered with a wheatsheaf

These chairs are typical exemples of the 'Chinese' fashion for furniture

one rail has indistinct pencil inscription under upholstery