A George III mahogany open armchair, circa 1775, in the manner of John Linnell, 99cm high, 60cm wide, 51cm deep overall For two examples of armchair demonstrating remarkably similar design elements to the current armchair, see Helena Hayward and Pat Kirkham, William and John Linnell, Eighteenth Century London Furniture Makers, Studio Vista/ Christies, 1980, pages 38 and 39. Both examples of armchair were made by the firm for Robert Child (circa 1768-69), for Osterley Park, Isleworth, London.