This furniture has been attributed to Thomas Chippendale the Younger by Lucy Wood (see Furniture History 2011
(illustration 309) from Heveningham Hall
and have a fascinating history
It has long been alleged that Lady Conyngham stole items from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle as George IV lay dying and this led to a long-running series of legal repercussions
English brass production boomed in the 18th century with developments in the smelting of zinc
Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted This furniture has been attributedMahogany 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.