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ANTIQUE #SA1187934

A 'darvel' High-back Rocking Chair Made By Hugh Shields Or Hugh Shields Jnr, Newmilns Ayrshire, Fourth Quarter 19th Century

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Jeckyll & Co

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
 
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1187934
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 110cm (43.3inches)
Width is 60cm (23.6inches)
Depth is 56cm (22.0inches)
Antique SA1187934 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Jeckyll & Co
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Tel: 07735 072466
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD