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A Pair of Scottish White Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs Circa 1890
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A Pair of Scottish White Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 29 August 2024 · Macintosh Antiques
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A pair of Scottish white painted and parcel gilt armchairs circa 1890 by Morrison of Edinburgh in the Louis XV taste in really good original untouched condition. Solid and ready for final reupholstery.

Size : 27 inches wide 26 inches deep 36 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Antique Painted Armchairs to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1074618
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4086
Description
A pair of Scottish white painted and parcel gilt armchairs circa 1890 by Morrison of Edinburgh in the Louis XV taste in really good original untouched condition. Solid and ready for final reupholstery.

Size : 27 inches wide 26 inches deep 36 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Antique Painted Armchairs to the 1890s.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1074618
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4086
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2011
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A pair of antique white painted and parcel gilt armchairs featuring curved backs, carved frames, and upholstered seats.
A pair of Scottish white painted and parcel gilt armchairs circa 1890
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A pair of antique white painted and parcel gilt armchairs featuring curved backs, carved frames, and upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Paint, Fabric
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsCarved cabriole legs, Parcel gilt highlights, Scrolled armrests, Contoured backs
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

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Painted and parcel gilt furniture gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, heavily influenced by neoclassical and French taste, where carved wooden frames were finished with gesso, paint, and gold leaf highlights.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction, hand-carved decorative motifs, layered gesso and paint finishes, and traditional upholstery techniques involving stuffing and webbing.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-carved details, the natural ageing and craquelure of the painted and gilded surface, traditional joinery methods, and the type of underlying timber visible in areas of wear.

Pairing ornate period seating with contemporary minimalism creates a striking contrast, allowing the historical craftsmanship to serve as a focal point in a modern sitting room or bedroom.

Keep painted and gilt furniture out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent the finish from cracking, and clean only with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals and excessive moisture.
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