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George II Irish Pair of Oak Scabello Hall Chairs; Armorial Painted Backs
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George II Irish Pair of Oak Scabello Hall Chairs; Armorial Painted Backs

18th century
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Good George II Irish pair of oak scabello hall chairs; armorial painted backs; of traditional scabello sculptural form, the shaped backs with painted crests of the O'Shee family, the black swan bearing the legend 'Vincit Veritas' of Sheestown Co Kilkenny Ireland; above the shaped seats with dished centres on silhouette shaped slab fronts with circular dished panels.

Irish circa 1740

Good original 'Country House' condition

Dimensions (ins) 17.5 wide x 39 high x 19 deep, seat height 17.5

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.1cm (39.02")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
48.3cm (19.02")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these George II Oak Hall Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1238178
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R1286
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Description
Good George II Irish pair of oak scabello hall chairs; armorial painted backs; of traditional scabello sculptural form, the shaped backs with painted crests of the O'Shee family, the black swan bearing the legend 'Vincit Veritas' of Sheestown Co Kilkenny Ireland; above the shaped seats with dished centres on silhouette shaped slab fronts with circular dished panels.

Irish circa 1740

Good original 'Country House' condition

Dimensions (ins) 17.5 wide x 39 high x 19 deep, seat height 17.5

Height
99.1cm (39.02")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
48.3cm (19.02")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these George II Oak Hall Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238178
Dealers Internal Ref
R1286
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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George II Irish Pair of Oak Scabello Hall Chairs; Armorial Painted Backs

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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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A pair of dark brown 18th-century Irish oak sgabello hall chairs with shaped backs featuring painted armorial crests.
George II Irish pair of oak scabello hall chairs; armorial painted backs
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialOak, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArmorial crest, Shaped backrest, Trestle legs, Circular seat recess
  • SizeH 99.1 cm (39 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 48.3 cm (19 in)

This George II Irish pair of oak scabello hall chairs dates from circa 1740 in the Georgian period and follows a traditional sculptural sgabello form. Made from oak with a dark brown finish, the chairs feature shaped backs set with painted armorial crests of the O'Shee family depicting a black swan and the legend 'Vincit Veritas', above shaped seats with dished centres and silhouette-shaped slab fronts with circular dished panels. Visible signs of age include surface wear and scuffs to the dark timber finish. Each chair measures 99.1 cm high, 44.5 cm wide, and 48.3 cm deep. These chairs suit placement as striking hall or accent seating within an English country house interior.

FAQs

Originating in Renaissance Italy and revived in 18th-century Europe, sgabello chairs are armless timber chairs constructed with carved support trestles and vertical backrests, historically placed in entrance halls.

Period hall chairs were crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, joined using mortise-and-tenon construction, and often finished with hand-painted coats of arms or crests.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-planed timber, pegged joinery, period-appropriate patination, and wear on the leg bases consistent with age.

These sculptural wooden chairs function well when positioned on either side of an entryway console table or arranged as accent seating in hallways and alcoves.

Clean surfaces regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax polish occasionally, taking care to avoid abrasive cleaners on painted armorial details.
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