Description

Magnificent set of 8 C19th 'Irish Chippendale' style mahogany dining chairs. Boldly carved mahogany Chippendale-style chairs (6 singles + 2 armchairs) with double eagle (or Phoenix bird) head top rail, pierced rosette centre splat ,leaf and feather carved detail ,standing on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf-wrapped knees and 'claw-and-ball' feet. The pair of armchairs have shaped ,swept arms with eagle's-head terminals. Old green leather/hide over-stuffed upholstered broad seats with close-nail studs (minor variances). Though from the late C19th , these chairs have achieved a wonderful 1750's period-style patina and colour through use and regular waxing. The depth of this 'skin'/ patina of age and wear is impossible to replicate or overstate its quality. A rare and powerful set of 8 dining chairs of outstanding style and in exceptional condition. Probably produced in Dublin by a firm of leading cabinet-makers ,such as James Hicks ,Robert Strahan & Co. ,or Michael Butler Ltd.,who specialised in such revivalist period furniture.
Armchair(back) 40"h x Seat 23"w x 20"d x 20"h.
Single 40"h x 21"w x 19"d .
Ireland c. 1890.
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: MLBL 1312