A rare ebonised framed armchair after the original design by Edward William Godwin (1833-86) sold for £44,000 (plus 18% premium) at Moore Allen & Innocent in Cirencester on April 21.
This rare Aesthetic movement design with ‘quarter wheel’ arms was probably made by William Watts to Godwin’s design c.1877.
Although its only marking was the number 8513 to the seat rail, other chairs of this type carry enamel trade labels for the London cabinetmaker and a Patent Office Design Registry mark for November 14, 1876.