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, mahogany, with square back having three vertical rails, and seat covered with red leather.

Height, 3 ft.

Last quarter of the XVIIIth century.

Lent by the Secretary of State for India.

In the Centre of the Gallery

, oak, composed of octagonal top supported on eight baluster legs joined by arches below the top; the spandrels are carved with the initials R. W. (Richard Wyatt, Master); G. I. (G. Isack, Warden); I. R. (J. Reeve, Warden); and W. W. (W. Willson, Warden), and the date 1606.

Height, 2 ft. 10 in. Width of top, 3 ft. 4-1/4 in.

Dated 1606.

Lent by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters.

On the South Wall

, oak, carved, painted and gilt with the Royal Arms, the Arms of the City of London, of Sir Francis Chaplin, Bart. (Master, 1668; Lord Mayor of London, 1677), and of the Clothworkers' Company.

Height, 6 ft. 4-1/2 in.

Dated 1677 (the painting and gilding renewed).

Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers.

In the Alcove

, mahogany, with solid vase-shaped splat and seat covered with leather.

Height, 3 ft. 5-1/2 in.

First half of the XVIIIth century.

Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers.