Mid 19th Century Walnut Gout Stool

A mid 19th Century walnut gout stool with the maker’s stamp “I Parris” onto seat frame, upholstered hinged top with scroll back, lifting on an adjustable easel support ratchet mechanism, raised on turned legs with gilt brass cups and castors. Height Closed: 18.5”, 47cm / Height Open: 20”, 51cm / Depth: 13”, 33cm / Width: 22”, 56cm. Note: Although 'I Parris' does not appear in any of the reference books available to us, this stool is based on a similar adjustable stool design published by Thomas Sheraton in 1802.