GEORGE IV OR WILLIAM IV CARVED AND STAINED MAHOGANY ADJUSTABLE LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

GEORGE IV OR WILLIAM IV CARVED AND STAINED MAHOGANY ADJUSTABLE LIBRARY ARMCHAIR, circa 1830, the reclining tub back with foliate and swan marquetry above red velvet button upholstery, the sides with acanthus carved volutes, the conforming armrests with scrolled terminals and brass sockets for sconces or book rests (now lacking), the recliner mechanism handles beneath; the carved front legs and splayed back legs on ceramic castors, 113cm high, 68cm wide