Name: A Scottish George III Mahogany Elbow Chair, Edinburgh 1780'S
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1113785
Price: 125 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Jeckyll & Co

Sold 10 April 2025 · Jeckyll & Co

This “Scottish George III Mahogany Elbow Chair, Edinburgh 1780'S” found a buyer.

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Description

The tubluar-shaped arms are interesting, being more typical of a armchair from the early decades of the century.

An estate wright named Thomas Welsh made a set of chairs with similar arms for Hopetoun House in 1760's.

The chair has had a couple of repairs but is now rock-solid and robust. The drop-in seat requires a new top cover.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1113785

Description

The tubluar-shaped arms are interesting, being more typical of a armchair from the early decades of the century.

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An estate wright named Thomas Welsh made a set of chairs with similar arms for Hopetoun House in 1760's.

Jeckyll & Co

The chair has had a couple of repairs but is now rock-solid and robust. The drop-in seat requires a new top cover.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1113785

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Jeckyll & Co

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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Jeckyll & Co

Telephone 07735 072466

Location

Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorge III
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPierced splat back, Scrolled arms, Straight stretchers, Square section legs
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying natural beeswax sparingly to nourish the timber.

An antique chair works effectively as a standalone accent piece in a modern room, contrasting clean architectural lines with historical craftsmanship and warm timber tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, signs of age-related timber shrinkage, hand-turned components, and patination consistent with centuries of use.

Cabinet makers predominantly used imported dense hardwoods such as mahogany, frequently employing secondary woods like pine or oak for interior framing and seat rails.

The George III period spans from 1760 to 1811, encompassing various design movements from early Palladianism and rococo to neoclassical styles popularised by designers such as Thomas Chippendale and Robert Adam.