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Polished Oak Cockfighting Chair in Dark Red Leather
David Griffith Antiques
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
David Griffith Antiques

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Polished Oak Cockfighting Chair in Dark Red Leather

19th century
Description

Polished oak cockfighting chair in dark red leather with original brass castors. (c.1860).

Seat height: 15.5" (39.4cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
64.7cm (25.47")
Width
64.7cm (25.47")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Red Leather Cockfighting Chair to the 1860s.

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SA1157808
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74963
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Description
Polished oak cockfighting chair in dark red leather with original brass castors. (c.1860).

Seat height: 15.5" (39.4cm).

Height
64.7cm (25.47")
Width
64.7cm (25.47")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Red Leather Cockfighting Chair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157808
Dealers Internal Ref
74963
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Griffith Antiques Profile Page

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An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors.

Polished Oak Cockfighting Chair in Dark Red Leather

Archive II An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors. View III
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Archive VI An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors. View VIII
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
Location
17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors.
Polished Oak Cockfighting Chair in Dark Red Leather
Ref: SA1157808
An antique Victorian dark red leather reading chair featuring a buttoned wraparound horseshoe backrest, brass stud trim, turned oak front legs, and brass castors.
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Originally developed in the eighteenth century, the cockfighting chairoften referred to as a reading chairwas designed with a horseshoe-shaped back and padded armrests so the occupant could sit facing backwards to view events or read comfortably using a attached desk slope.

Chairs of this period typically feature solid hardwood frames made from oak, mahogany, or walnut, upholstered in full-grain hide leather with deep buttoning, brass stud trimming, and brass wheel castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned wooden legs, hand-tacked brass close-nailing, original brass castors secured with fitted caps, and natural age patina or mild crazing on the leather surface.

This type of chair functions well as a focal accent piece alongside a dark wood writing desk, positioned in a corner reading nook, or paired with minimalist metallic lighting to contrast modern and historic textures.

Apply a specialist leather balm periodically to prevent cracking and maintain moisture, clean the wood frame with a soft dry cloth, apply natural beeswax to the turned legs, and place away from direct sunlight or radiators.
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