A pair of Irish William IV mahogany reclining armchairs by Williams and Gibton 1830-1835 (2)

A pair of Irish William IV mahogany reclining armchairs by Williams and Gibton 1830-1835 Each with a curved adjustable reclining back, with channelled stiles and lotus leaf carved scrolled corbel terminals, above scrolled lotus leaf wrapped arms, over a moulded seat frame concealing a pull-out sliding twin hinged and padded foot rest, on ring turned baluster tapering front legs, with square splayed rear legs, each chair stamped: 'WILLIAMS GIBTON, 44503', each: 67cm wide x 73cm deep x 108cm high, (26in wide x 28 1/2in deep x 42 1/2in high) (2) Footnotes: Provenance The offered chairs were formerly housed at Borleagh Manor, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland. Subsequently, they were purchased Fonsie Mealy's, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, 18 April 2023, Borleagh Manor sale, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford, lot 203. Public listings in Dublin document that the cabinet maker John Mack was located at 108 and 188 Abbey Street during the period, 1784-1803. Mack formed a partnership with Robert Gibton which was active between 1804 and 1811, based at 39 Stafford Street. Subsequently in 1812, Robert William, the son of Robert Gibton (who died in the same year), joined them together with Zachariah Williams, to establish the firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton. The business continued operating in this capacity from their 39 Stafford Street address in the years 1812 to 1829. Mack, Williams and Gibton were appointed 'Upholsterers and Cabinet Makers to his Majesty' (George IV), and to His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant as well as serving 'His Majesty's Board of Works'. Following the death, in 1829, of John Mack, they carried on trading as Williams and Gibton until 1844. A great deal of furniture was provided by the enterprise, especially in its latter form, to major Irish state and public edifices such as the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle, the Chapel Royal and the Treasury. The firm's works were supplied to numerous significant houses and estates in Ireland including Ballynegall, Co. Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co. Meath and Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Their output is characterized by the excellent merit of the timbers they used and the high quality of construction with which they made furniture. In both these areas, comparisons can be accurately drawn with the widely esteemed English cabinet making business, Gillows. Whilst much of what Mack, Williams and Gibton produced was undoubtedly influenced by the designs of two of the most renowned Regency figures, Thomas Hope and George Smith. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing