Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
Summary:
• Item: Set of 6 spindle-back chairs
• Wood: Top quality solid elm
• Provenance: Lancashire / Cheshire, England
• Circa 1780 – 1840
• Full age chairs
• Rea post finials
• Central shell motif
• Rush seated
• Pad feet
• Baluster double stretchers
• Solid in joint
• Lovely quality
• Stunning colour / patination
• Very good condition
The set consists of 6 side chairs. These chairs boast refined turned spindle to the backs. To the centre of the crest rail shows a central shell motif. The seats are woven with rush material. The base of the chairs feature lovely turned legs and bulbous shaped stretchers to the front. There are stretchers all round for strength (twin stretchers on the sides). The front stretcher is heavy and turned – a good sign of quality. All chairs are made from top quality solid elm. The term “full age” refers to the meaning that these chairs are full in age and are not later copies of the original spindle back chairs. These chairs have originated from the Lancashire and Cheshire region of North west of England but were also known as a “Liverpool” chair. They were made for use in kitchens in simple country homes around this area during the time of the great mills in the Industrial Revolution.
Dimensions:
External height: 96.5cm or 3ft 2”
External width: 52cm or 1ft 8½”
External depth: 43cm or 1ft 5”
Seat height: 43cm or 1ft 5”
Seat width: 47cm or 1ft 6½”
Seat depth: 39cm or 1ft 3½”
Price:
This item was originally for sale at £1,575 but has now been reduced to £1,175 saving £300.
Condition Report:
These chairs are in very good condition. The rush seating is excellent condition although there is some colour variation, which means that rush, has been replaced at different times throughout the chairs’ life. There are old woodworm holes to the legs. The chairs have been thoroughly treated with woodworm killer and the legs are completely stable (please note, wood-worm is common in fruitwood). There is an excellent colour / patination and variation to the timber. There are no scratches or damage to any of the chairs. All chairs are free of active woodworm, solid in joint (not lose or wobbly) and ready to use.
UK Delivery:
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UK Returns & Refunds:
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International Buyers:
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Set of 6 Full Age Elm Spindle Back Country Kitchen Chairs (Circa 1780 - 1840)
