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Howard & Sons Mahogany Library Armchair
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Howard & Sons Mahogany Library Armchair

19th century
Description

A late Victorian carved mahogany library armchair by Howard & Sons.

In the George Ill style, the serpentine padded back, arms and serpentine seat traditionally upholstered in red cotton with close stud detail.

The hand grips and underarm supports with crisply carved acanthus, raised on carved cabriole legs with scrolled feet.

Stamped to the underside of leg 'HOWARD & SONS LTD., BERNERS ST, numbered 182 1319.

Provenance:

The estate of the late Stewart Whittington (1941-2018), Director of Norman Adams Ltd.

For over 20 years Stewart Whittington worked with and for Norman Adams (1905-1979), the renowned and respected English furniture dealer whose eponymous business opened at 8-10 Hans Road, Knightsbridge in 1928.

Structurally sound.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA1165733
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A late Victorian carved mahogany library armchair by Howard & Sons.
In the George Ill style, the serpentine padded back, arms and serpentine seat traditionally upholstered in red cotton with close stud detail.
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fig 1. Howard & Sons Mahogany Library Armchair
fig 1. Howard & Sons Mahogany Library Armchair

The hand grips and underarm supports with crisply carved acanthus, raised on carved cabriole legs with scrolled feet.

Stamped to the underside of leg 'HOWARD & SONS LTD., BERNERS ST, numbered 182 1319.

fig 2. Howard & Sons Mahogany Library Armchair
fig 2. Howard & Sons Mahogany Library Armchair

Provenance:

The estate of the late Stewart Whittington (1941-2018), Director of Norman Adams Ltd.

For over 20 years Stewart Whittington worked with and for Norman Adams (1905-1979), the renowned and respected English furniture dealer whose eponymous business opened at 8-10 Hans Road, Knightsbridge in 1928.

Structurally sound.

Seat Height: 45cm

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165733
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2022
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William Carr Antiques
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Location: Durham, United Kingdom
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