Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving office chair
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: America
• Mechanism: Angus of London
• Wood: Ash & elm
• Elegant curved bar back
• Elegant turned vertical spindles
• Single piece shaped arms
• Saddle seat
• Splayed legs
• Mug castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Height adjustable
• Very comfortable
• Excellent condition
• Original polish
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is a good quality antique American ash & elm revolving sheriff’s office armchair, circa 1890).
The chair features an elegant bar back above a set of elegant turned vertical spindles, with single piece shaped sweeping arms, which connect to a shaped saddle seat. The elegant shaped splayed legs sit on mug castors. The chair features an Angus of London mechanism, which allows the chairs to rotate 360 degrees, recline backwards and adjust the seat height through a circular nut on a threaded bar below the seat. The mechanism on this chair is in good condition and the chair is very comfortable.
This item features a deep rich ash & elm colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
The chair and mechanism are in excellent original working condition. The seat is clean and free of damage, stains or rips. The chair is designed to rotate 360 degrees and is height adjustable. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This chair is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
The following information provides dimensions on when the chair height is lowered and also raised to its highest setting using by adjusting the central steel rod:
External width (feet) = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
External depth (feet) = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Seat width = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Seat depth = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Seat height (lowered) = 45.3cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat height (raised) = 55.3cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
External height (lowered) = 90.5cm or 35?” or 2ft 11?”
External height (raised) = 100cm or 39?” or 3ft 3?”
Arm height (lowered) = 66.5cm or 26?” or 2ft 2?”
Arm height (raised) = 76.5cm or 30?” or 2ft 6?”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases).
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. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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American Ash & Elm Revolving Sheriff’s Office Armchair (Circa 1890)
