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Howard & Sons Mahogany Library Armchair

Stock No

00709

Member since
2023
  • £1,995.00
  • €2,309 Euro
  • $2,709 US Dollar

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Item Description

A late Victorian carved mahogany library armchair by Howard & Sons.

In the George Ill style, the serpentine padded back, arms and serpentine seat traditionally upholstered in red cotton with close stud detail.

The hand grips and underarm supports with crisply carved acanthus, raised on carved cabriole legs with scrolled feet.

Stamped to the underside of leg 'HOWARD & SONS LTD., BERNERS ST, numbered 182 1319.


Provenance:

The estate of the late Stewart Whittington (1941-2018), Director of Norman Adams Ltd.

For over 20 years Stewart Whittington worked with and for Norman Adams (1905-1979), the renowned and respected English furniture dealer whose eponymous business opened at 8-10 Hans Road, Knightsbridge in 1928.

Structurally sound.


Seat Height: 45cm

 

Item Info

Seller Location

Durham, Durham

Item Dimensions

H: 104cm W: 70cm D: 75cm

Period

1890

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Durham, Durham

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)191 3017854

+44 (0)7958 023028

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