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A 'Darvel' High-back Rocking Chair Made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, Fourth Quarter 19th Century
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A 'Darvel' High-back Rocking Chair Made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, Fourth Quarter 19th Century

19th century
Description

A particularly rare variant of the form, handsome and comfortable

Made from birch and ash

Structurally sound and in well-presented condition. Historic repair to hoop-shaped comb rail and left arm terminal.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, please let me know if you would like a quote or have any other questions.

Further reading:

David Jones: Darvel Chairs, Regional Furniture Journal 1995

Bernard D. Cotton: Scottish Vernacular Furniture, T & H 2008

Stephen Hunter:Darvel Chair Update, Regional Furniture Journal 2001

Sebastain Pryke: 'The Marvels of Darvel' At the Sign of the Pelican, Blog April 2020

For news and stock updates follow us on instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187934
Description
A particularly rare variant of the form, handsome and comfortable

Made from birch and ash

Structurally sound and in well-presented condition. Historic repair to hoop-shaped comb rail and left arm terminal.

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Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, please let me know if you would like a quote or have any other questions.
Jeckyll & Co
fig 1. A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century
fig 1. A 'Darvel' High-back Rocking Chair Made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, Fourth Quarter 19th Century

Further reading:

David Jones: Darvel Chairs, Regional Furniture Journal 1995

Bernard D. Cotton: Scottish Vernacular Furniture, T & H 2008

Stephen Hunter:Darvel Chair Update, Regional Furniture Journal 2001

Sebastain Pryke: 'The Marvels of Darvel' At the Sign of the Pelican, Blog April 2020

For news and stock updates follow us on instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187934
Jeckyll & Co
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Archive I A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 'Darvel' High-back Rocking Chair Made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, Fourth Quarter 19th Century

Archive II A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century View II
Archive III A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century View III
Archive IV A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century View IV
Archive V A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century View V
Archive VI A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century View VI
Archive VII A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century View VII
Archive VIII A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century View VIII
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A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century
A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century
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A 'Darvel' high-back rocking chair made by Hugh Shields or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, fourth quarter 19th century
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)
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