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Howard and Sons Armchair
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Howard and Sons Armchair

19th century
Sold 27 February 2025 · Ropeworks Antiques
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Description

A mid Victorian Howard and Sons armchair the turned Walnut leg retaining it's original Cope's 'patent strong' castors.

Excellent strong condition, horsehair filled, double row of numbers to back left leg.

Seat depth 53cm, overall depth of 85cm includes rake on back.

For upholstery although I think a new topcover will suffice.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Upholstered Armchair with Castors to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124479
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

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Description
A mid Victorian Howard and Sons armchair the turned Walnut leg retaining it's original Cope's 'patent strong' castors.

Excellent strong condition, horsehair filled, double row of numbers to back left leg.

fig 1. A deep-buttoned pink velvet armchair featuring scroll arms, short wooden legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. Howard and Sons Armchair

Seat depth 53cm, overall depth of 85cm includes rake on back.

For upholstery although I think a new topcover will suffice.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Upholstered Armchair with Castors to the Victorian era.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124479
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

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Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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A deep-buttoned pink velvet armchair featuring scroll arms, short wooden legs, and brass castors.
Howard and sons armchair
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A deep-buttoned pink velvet armchair featuring scroll arms, short wooden legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Velvet, Cotton
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsDeep button tufting, Scroll arms, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

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Victorian upholstered armchairs gained popularity during the 19th century as manufacturing techniques allowed for more comfortable, deeply padded seating. These chairs were staple fixtures in British drawing rooms and libraries, often featuring elaborate buttoning and turned wooden legs.

Authentic period armchairs typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame, traditionally made from beech or mahogany, combined with hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and high-quality upholstery fabrics secured with traditional tacks.

Authentication involves examining the frame construction for traditional joinery, inspecting the webbing and stuffing materials for age-appropriate wear, and looking for makers marks, stamps on the castors, or serial numbers often associated with esteemed makers.

This piece can serve as a statement seat in a living room or study, pairing well with minimalist contemporary furnishings to create a balanced contrast between old and new textures.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, protecting the fabric from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consulting a professional textile conservator for deep cleaning.
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