Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Leather Walnut Chesterfield Fully Stamped

Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Leather Walnut Chesterfield Fully Stamped

An extremely well-drawn 19th-century Victorian walnut deep buttoned leather upholstered chesterfield stamped by the famous makers James Jas Shoolbred and Co London. Along with Howard and Sons Jas Shoolbred are two of the most sought-after names in 19th-century Victorian upholstery furniture. This leather chesterfield is fully stamped with the serial number to the inside back right leg and with the castors being stamped Shoolbred London. It is very rare to find such a wonderful chesterfield by such a good maker.

Having a shaped breakfront edge and scrolling arms this fine chesterfield has been upholstered in a very good quality deep buttoned hand-dyed leather hyde. Dating to circa 1880 the back has a shaped sprung scrolled edge and a buttoned sprung seat making this chesterfield extremely comfortable when seated as one would expect.

The ring turned front legs being made of solid walnut retaining their original brass castors stamped Shoolbred London and the rear splay legs again being of walnut retaining their original stamped castors with the right leg being stamped with a serial number.

A superb quality chesterfield having the sought after shaped front and scrolled arms by one of the best / famous cabinet and upholstery makers of their day.

A very desirable Victorian leather chesterfield to any private individual with a discerning eye or collector alike.

James Shoolbred & Co or also known as Jas Shoolbred was established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, in Tottenham Court Road, London.

The company first began supplying textiles to the furniture trade. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own high-quality furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop.

In the 1880’s, Jas Shoolbred had expanded to such an extent that the business had to move to larger premises, becoming one of the first large department stores in London, who would supply quality antique furniture and accessories for the Victorian home.

The furniture was displayed in a series of catalogues that the company produced every year with their new and impressive designs. James Shoolbred’s furniture was always displayed and photographed alongside the textiles, carpets and other accessories that the company sold, creating an example interior design for customers to view.

Jas Shoolbred was granted a Royal warrant by the mid-1880s and their Victorian furniture was of the best quality available of the late Victorian period.

For reference, a very similar Shoolbred chesterfield was offered at Bonhams Knightsbridge on 10th February 2016 The Gentlemen's Library Sale lot 437 which realised £11,250

Dimensions:

Width: 81 ¾ inches – 207.5cm

Height: 26 ¾ inches - 65cm

Depth: 35 ½ inches – 90cm

Seat Height 15 inches – 38cm

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.

Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.

Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

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We deliver within the UK for usually between £60-£80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS

All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.

Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

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We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.

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