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A Remarkable Set Of 8 Yew Wood 18thc. Wheelback Chairs

£3,950    $4,927    €4,739
A very rare and TRUE set of eight country house Wheelback chairs including TWO ARMCHAIRS. All In English YEW wood with seats of exceptional FIGURED ENGLISH ELM.
 
As to be expected in such a high status set of country chairs they are generously proportioned, and the seats are full height, with no reduction of the legs. The seats are thicker in gauge than is normally encountered and the front edges are ergonomically slightly shaped downwards. The back of the seat boards on the singles are extended ''bobtails'' to facilitate supporting struts to the backs. This feature is not required on the Master chairs , the back strength is all in the one piece Yew arm bows. The master chairs seat boards are oversized. Another fine feature is the CRINOLINE STRETCHER arrangement, again all in Yew wood. On all of the chairs, all four legs are wedge spliced completely through the seat boards, a rare feature and adding structural strength.
 
A very fine and handsome set of chairs of exceptional rich, age acquired colour, and patination. Setting themselves apart from any likely to be encountered in a generation.
 
Structurally strong and sound. Any inspection welcomed. From a private collection, acquired Circa 1992.
 
England, probably High Wycombe Chiltern Hills, or Thames Valley area, and certainly made bespoke to order.
 
Circa 1780
 
approx. dimensions
 
The singles H. 36 ins. W. 17 ins. D. 21 ins. The Armchairs H. 41 ins. W. 24 ins. D. 24 ins.
 
 
Antique Number: SA1092733
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 104cm (40.9inches)
Width is 61cm (24.0inches)
Depth is 61cm (24.0inches)
Antique #SA1092733, shown on this page, originates from the 18th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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