Sold 29 January 2025 · Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

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Description

These fiddle back chairs are of good quality and excellent colour; dating from the mid 18th century, they are sound and stable, ready for everyday use. There is some old repair work, but nothing obtrusive.

DIMENSIONS: 38 inches tall x 24 inches seat width x seat depth 16 inches.

PROVENANCE: A North Somerset private collection for many years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

96.5cm (37.99")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

40.5cm (15.94")

Declaration

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1003386

Dealers Internal Reference

9316

Description

DIMENSIONS: 38 inches tall x 24 inches seat width x seat depth 16 inches.

PROVENANCE: A North Somerset private collection for many years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

96.5cm (37.99")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

40.5cm (15.94")

Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1003386

Dealers Internal Ref

9316

About the Dealer

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2003

Roy and nadine precious: specialists in portraiture from the 16th to the 20th century. Established in 1972.

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A pair of antique mid-18th-century mahogany dining chairs featuring shaped top rails, pierced splats, and patterned red upholstered drop-in seats.

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Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced vase splat, H-stretcher base, Drop-in seat pad, Scrolled top rail
SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Georgian furniture, spanning the reigns of the first four Georges, is characterised by classical proportions, sophisticated craftsmanship, and a transition from heavier walnut to dense imported mahogany.

Pieces from this era predominantly utilised solid West Indian mahogany, joined using traditional mortise and tenon construction, often reinforced with corner blocks and hand-cut dovetails.

Authenticity is indicated by tool marks from hand planes and saws, patination consistent with age, shrinkage cracks in the timber, and traditional joinery rather than modern screws or staples.

These pieces function effectively as focal points when contrasted against minimalist modern tables or used as occasional seating in a study to add historical depth and tactile warmth.

Maintenance requires avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, applying natural beeswax periodically, and cleaning surfaces exclusively with a soft, dry cloth.