A pair of Regency simulated rosewood window seats, circa 1820, attributed to Gillows, of X-frame form, each with scrolls with turned rails above the caned seat and outswept legs terminating in scrolls and ball feet, each stamped H H to the undersides of the rails, 61cm high, 110cm wide, 41cm deep The attribution of Gillows workshops as the origin of these stools is based on the stretcher rails of both stools being stamped 'H H' twice. According to Susan Stuart's book 'H H' is one of the most common initial stamps on Gillows' chairs made during the first half of the 19th century. One set of twenty four chairs sold at Mere Hall, Cheshire (Christie's 23.5.1994) were inscribed with the firms name and in particular one chair inscribed 'H Howard W Yates Brook/ Mere' in addition to the 'H H' stamp suggesting that 'HH' could be Henry Howard. See Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors Club, 2008 (vol.II, page 244) Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, The simulated finisish appears refreshed in places, it has warn in places such as (but by no means exclusively) the turned elements of the arms, some fading and colour variation overall, to one the canrwork seat is intact to the other there is some sagging and old damage to one side, overall the frames appear solid and stable Condition Report Disclaimer