Georgian Klismos Chair

Afternoon All.

We gave a Georgian Klismos chair and it appears there are some initials on the underside. Any ideas what they are and if it is a maker or company? I was thinking maybe GW?

 

We can't see any chair, just the mark. To post a bigger pic, follow these instructions:
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/create-a-thread-pics.107/

 

Georgian period. Georgians from Georgia dont use the Latin alphabet to my knowledge.

 

Handsome asset!

 

handsome ass holder !!!

 

I tried to say that in a less assuming manner!

 

I'm known for being ....unfiltered !

 

And what leads you believe your chair is from the Georgian period?

Debora

 

Which country did you find it in? People often call something Georgian even if it wasn't found in the British Isles.

And could we see more photos, for instance of the construction, under the seat.

 

The legs appear not to be as flared as in classical examples.

 

@Ghopper1924 @verybrad

 

Need a photo of the underside of the seat. My immediate feeling is 20th Century.

 

Thanks!

The valuer at Christies liked it too. He dated to around 1820 but said I should research the stamp.

Sorry guys, these are the only photos I have until I visit the chair again.

 

So just to recap... The chair you were given is in the UK. You showed the two photographs you have to a specialist at the auction house Christie's who identified the chair (in the first photograph) as being from the Regency period. But s/he was unfamiliar with what appears to be a maker's mark (in the second photograph) and suggested you do further research. Is that where we are?

Debora

 

That's where we are. Opening post has a typo, should read "have". I think there are some books that talk about Georgian maker's marks but they are fairly pricy and not sure this one will even be in there. I put this up in this forum just incase there were any experts.