£1,764
Auction: Five Centuries
the shaped rectangular backs joined with adjustable scrolling padded arm supports on brass ratchet grooves, the backs and seats in brown studded leather, on scrolling front legs terminating in brass caps and castors, with splayed back legs terminating in brass castors, stamped to each back leg 'R. DAWS, B.Q.L, GR PATENT'
Note: Robert Daws is recorded as being active between 1820-39 at 17 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London, and patented his improved recumbent chair in 1827. See C. Gilbert and G. Beard, "Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840", Leeds, 1986, p.282.