Fine Quality Set of 10 ( 8 Singles+ 2 Armchairs ) Early C19th Late George III Period Mahogany Dining Chairs.

Fine quality set of 10 (8 singles + 2 armchairs) early C19th late George III period mahogany dining chairs.

All raised on elegant tapering reeded fore-legs terminating with turned feet , the chairs of “Trafalgar” design having carved ‘rope-twist’ lumbar bars . The figured mahogany panel backs having an ebony strung line , between reeded frame uprights with turned paterae terminals .

The pair of armchairs with reeded arms raised on carved and reeded supports with reeded corner blocks . The rear legs of ‘sabre’ design with an unusual inverted ‘kick’ to the bottom.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs and having achieved a rich colour and patina to the superior dense grade of mahogany. Minor evidence of treated and extinct woodworm to the underside of frames.

Benefitting from clean , serviceable covers with strong webbing beneath, with little signs of wear or usage. All chairs in strong and sound condition , ready to use .

A classic design of early C19th dining chairs , the “Trafalgar” design backs with ‘rope-twist’ bars taking their inspiration from the naval victory of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson over Napoleon’s French fleet at the battle of Trafalgar. The ebony line probably incorporated as a symbol of mourning for the loss of the great Naval national hero of the time, at the sea battle in October 1805 .

* a comparative set of 10 early C19th mahogany dining chairs sold Christie’s, London 2021 “The Collector” Lot no. 563 £10625

H 36”

W 24”

D 22”

England c.1805

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