Fine Mid 18th Century Mahogany Armchair

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

An outstanding and rare George II Mahogany Armchair of good colour, in superb and very original condition. Having wonderfully carved foliate top rail, fluted uprights, and pierced splat with carved decoration. The beautifully shaped arms with scroll carved terminals, the front rail having gadroon decoration to the bottom edge leading into the cabriole legs with boldly carved acanthus leaf and claw and ball feet. Circa 1755.

Physical Dimensions

Height

97cm (38.19")

Width

63cm (24.80")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1170922

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

An outstanding and rare George II Mahogany Armchair of good colour, in superb and very original condition.

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Having wonderfully carved foliate top rail, fluted uprights, and pierced splat with carved decoration.

Holmes Antiques

The beautifully shaped arms with scroll carved terminals, the front rail having gadroon decoration to the bottom edge leading into the cabriole legs with boldly carved acanthus leaf and claw and ball feet. Circa 1755.