Prie-Dieu Chair By R Whytock Of Edinburgh
Stock No
34953
2013
- £500.00
- €572 Euro
- $667 US Dollar
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Item Description
Circa 1870. An Edinburgh made prie-dieu chair, the walnut framed chair of typical shape and style with a carved cresting rail, the T shaped back with foliate carving on the sides, the seat, back and top rail all covered in hand stitched needle point with close back studding, the back legs are turned and slightly out swept and front legs are turned, fluted and flared finishing with stylish brass castors, the underside has three stamps including the design number and ‘R Whytock & Co. Edinburgh’. Prie Dieu, meaning Pray to God, dates from 17th century France where the aristocracy often had this type of stool in a small room or oratory set aside for private prayer’
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Dimensions
H: 98cm W: 48cm D: 38cm
Period
Circa 1870
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)131 5537286
+44 (0)7836 283669
