19th Century Invalids Chair with moveable arm rests, reclining back, gout stool on a ratchet all in in fine cows hide. Signed with makers/dealers lable J WARD to the reverse.
c. 1880
The label possibly a dealer's rather than a manufacturer's label.John Ward went into partnership with Thomas Griffin, invalid chair-maker, 6 Leicester Square in about 1845. By 1851 Griffin had retired and Ward continued trading until 1903. Ward's chairs are often inscribed with his name.
Height44.00 inch(111.8 cm)
Width28.00 inch(71.1 cm)
Depth35.00 inch(88.9 cm)
Ref No. 6492