Gillows' George III Dining Chairs with Prince of Wales Feather

A suite of George III dining chairs made by Gillows, circa 1790,…
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A suite of George III dining chairs made by Gillows, circa 1790, with a finely carved Prince of Wales feather back splat, newly upholstered in yellow silk, comprising six chairs and a carver

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  • Back Splat - The vertical or horizontal piece that joins the back to the seat, or between the two sides of the chair. The back splat stabilises and adds additional strength to the back.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.
  • Splat - The central back support between the top rail and the seat in chairs and couches. They may take a variety of forms, and run either horizontally or vertically.

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