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C19th Small Howard & Sons Settee / Sofa
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C19th Small Howard & Sons Settee / Sofa

19th century
Sold 28 July 2025 · Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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C19th small Howard & Sons settee / sofa; rare 2-seater model stamped with original castors; the slightly shaped twin padded back leading to the gently curved arms (lower than the norm so adding to the comfort). The seat with two generous loose feather cushions. Raised on well turned tapering walnut legs retaining original gilt brass cup castors stamped Howard & Sons London having an unusual diamond registration mark for 1880. With square swept legs to the rear stamped with serial numbers and original stamped castors. Newly reupholstered in H&S monogrammed ticking.

The diamond marks were stamped to authenticate its copyright registration and add to a layer of protection agains fraud. Diamond marks were only in use between 1842 and 1883 and only for pieces registered under the terms of the 1842 Ornamental Designs Act.

English circa 1880

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 52 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 high; seat 23 deep x 43.5 wide x 19 high

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Howard Settee to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
76.2cm (30.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1106076
Dealers Internal Reference
R1207
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Description
C19th small Howard & Sons settee / sofa; rare 2-seater model stamped with original castors; the slightly shaped twin padded back leading to the gently curved arms (lower than the norm so adding to the comfort). The seat with two generous loose feather cushions.
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Raised on well turned tapering walnut legs retaining original gilt brass cup castors stamped Howard & Sons London having an unusual diamond registration mark for 1880.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

With square swept legs to the rear stamped with serial numbers and original stamped castors. Newly reupholstered in H&S monogrammed ticking.

fig 1. An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. C19th Small Howard & Sons Settee / Sofa

The diamond marks were stamped to authenticate its copyright registration and add to a layer of protection agains fraud. Diamond marks were only in use between 1842 and 1883 and only for pieces registered under the terms of the 1842 Ornamental Designs Act.

English circa 1880

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 52 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 high; seat 23 deep x 43.5 wide x 19 high

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Howard Settee to the 1880s.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
76.2cm (30.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106076
Dealers Internal Ref
R1207
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C19th Small Howard & Sons Settee / Sofa

Archive II An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View III
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Archive VIII An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View IX
Archive X An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View X
Archive XI An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View XI
Archive XII An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View XIV
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
Location
5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
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An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
C19th small Howard & Sons settee / sofa
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An antique nineteenth-century upholstered settee featuring patterned cream fabric, rolled arms, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Upholstery Fabric, Horsehair
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsRolled arms, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors, Patterned upholstery
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 76.2 cm (30 in)

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Howard and Sons was established in London during the nineteenth century, becoming renowned for manufacturing high-quality upholstered furniture that set the standard for comfort and craftsmanship in Victorian drawing rooms.

Authentic period pieces feature sturdy hardwood frames, complex hand-tied coil spring systems, horsehair stuffing, and heavy ticking or patterned fabric upholstery, supported by turned timber legs with castors.

Authenticity is typically verified by checking for stamped maker marks on the brass castors, serial numbers on the back legs, traditional webbing construction, and specific high-grade upholstery techniques characteristic of the makers workshop.

This piece can be integrated into modern schemes by pairing it with minimalist furniture to highlight its heritage craftsmanship, using it as a focal seating element in a sitting room or study.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and professional cleaning when necessary.
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