Three Gothic revival side chairs made by Samuel Pratt after designs by Lewis Nockalls Cottingham, 1844

All three in overall very good condition and presentation. The chairs numbered IV, III, and VI. All structurally sound. Two fo the drop-in seats have metal plates affixed to the undersides for stability. The upholstery is later, in good condtion, with a little fading but no rips or tears.One or two blocks replaced (not recently) and with traces of glue. One narrow rail inside the back rail (to support seat) is missing, another is replaced, neither of these affect the stability of the chairs. All chairs are structurally sound and display a good color. A few marks and minor stains to the silk liners on the backs of the chairs.
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These three chairs are from a set of twenty, with a table, that was produced by Samuel Pratt for the hall of Brougham Hall in Westmorland. They were designed by the architect L.N. Cottingham, an authority on mediaeval archiecture, who was retained by Lord Brougham to provide extensive Gothic additions for the Hall between 1820-43.

Examples of this chair are in the collections of the Victoria and Albert museum (W.2:1, 2-1992); and the Cooper Hewitt  (1991-120-1).