This is a fine 19th century tapestry armchair in solid oak with carved lion mounts dating from the late Victorian era, circa 1890. The chair is in an imposing throne style with fine and characterful carved lions heads to the arms and rampant lions holding shields as finials to the uprights. The chair is in good sound condition and the original needlepoint tapestry is in excellent order, with central dragon design and swirling floral embroidery. The upholstery is all set with large traditional brass studding and in good sound order throughout. A very handsome statement piece measuring 133 cms high 64 cms wide by 60 cms in depth. Provenance Property of a Gentleman. From the residual contents of Stanhope Castle, Bishop Auckland. UK delivery can be arranged with our careful furniture courier and costs �55 plus vat to most destinations.Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.Email: We offer a full money back guarantee if you are not happy for whatever reason within a seven day period as long as the buyer pays for transportation costs.Height is 133cm (52.4inches)
Width is 64cm (25.2inches)
Depth is 60cm (23.6inches)