Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720 Decorative Arts Francois Backvis (1857-1926)

Francois Backvis (1857-1926)

two of the platforms move up or down and are operated by a large turning capstan

each dial having circular engraved bands with Arabic letters

he has invented his own unique style

Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720 Decorative Arts Francois Backvis (1857-1926)SOLD A good antique carved oak English George I wainscot chair, Yorkshire, circa 1720. The chair with a carved back crest with scrolled interlaced carving below and a pair of turned finials to each side, the chair back with turned appliques and carved geometric devices. The chair skirt having a corresponding carved crest & stylized floral carving, the chair is raised on turned legs & joined with stretchers. The chair has a wonderful deep & warm