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Pair Angerstein Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs C1840
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Pair Angerstein Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs C1840

19th century
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This RARE PAIR OF WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD PRIE DIEU CHAIRS date from circa 1840. They are both stamped on the side rail 'W. ANGERSTEIN'.

I believe this could be an Inventory Stamp for William Angerstein (1811-1897), Liberal MP for Greenwich 1865, High Sheriff of Norfolk 1872 and resident of Weeting Hall in Norfolk (demolished in 1954).

He was the Grandson of John Julius Angerstein, a 'prime mover' in Lloyd's Insurance, whose famous and extensive Art Collection formed the basis of The National Gallery in London.

The CHAIRS, which retain some of their original patterned ticking and all of their horsehair stuffing, vary slightly in dimensions - made, perhaps, as His and Hers, one being slightly taller and slimmer. As can be seen in the photographs, they have matching brass castors to front and back.

The CHAIRS are in good, original condition. The upholstery needs a little attention on the backs and a new top cover.

I can visualise this PAIR OF CHAIRS either side of a Fireplace.

Height (1): 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Width (1): 22 inches (56 cm)

Depth (1): 21.5 inches (55 cm)

Height (2): 39 inches (99cm)

Width: (2): 22 inches (56 cm)

Depth: (2): 22inches (56 cm)

The Seats are approximately 13.25 inches (33.5 cm) high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Shaun King Antiques has dated these Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA773080
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This RARE PAIR OF WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD PRIE DIEU CHAIRS date from circa 1840. They are both stamped on the side rail 'W. ANGERSTEIN'.
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I believe this could be an Inventory Stamp for William Angerstein (1811-1897), Liberal MP for Greenwich 1865, High Sheriff of Norfolk 1872 and resident of Weeting Hall in Norfolk (demolished in 1954).
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fig 1. A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery.
fig 1. Pair Angerstein Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs C1840

He was the Grandson of John Julius Angerstein, a 'prime mover' in Lloyd's Insurance, whose famous and extensive Art Collection formed the basis of The National Gallery in London.

The CHAIRS, which retain some of their original patterned ticking and all of their horsehair stuffing, vary slightly in dimensions - made, perhaps, as His and Hers, one being slightly taller and slimmer. As can be seen in the photographs, they have matching brass castors to front and back.

fig 2. A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery.
fig 2. Pair Angerstein Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs C1840

The CHAIRS are in good, original condition. The upholstery needs a little attention on the backs and a new top cover.

I can visualise this PAIR OF CHAIRS either side of a Fireplace.

Height (1): 40.5 inches (103 cm)

fig 3. A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery.
fig 3. Pair Angerstein Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs C1840

Width (1): 22 inches (56 cm)

Depth (1): 21.5 inches (55 cm)

Height (2): 39 inches (99cm)

Width: (2): 22 inches (56 cm)

Depth: (2): 22inches (56 cm)

The Seats are approximately 13.25 inches (33.5 cm) high.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA773080
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Archive I A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery.

Pair Angerstein Rosewood Prie Dieu Chairs C1840

Archive II A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery. View II
Archive III A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery. View III
Archive IV A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery. View IV
Archive V A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery. View V
Archive VI A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery. View VIII
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A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery.
PAIR ANGERSTEIN ROSEWOOD PRIE DIEU CHAIRS c1840
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A pair of early Victorian rosewood prie-dieu chairs featuring tall T-bar backs, turned front legs on brass castors, and worn patterned upholstery.
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A prie-dieu chair, originating in France during the 17th century and widely adopted in Victorian Britain, was designed specifically for private prayer. Characterised by a low seat for kneeling and a padded upper rail to rest the arms or a prayer book, it served both functional devotional and decorative purposes in domestic settings.

Victorian prie-dieu chairs were commonly constructed from dark hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Upholstery frequently featured needlepoint, Berlin woolwork, or patterned damask fabrics over horsehair padding, supported by turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically feature low seat heights, tall elongated backs, and brass castors attached to turned or cabriole front legs. Traditional joinery techniques, hand-carved wood elements, and evidence of original horsehair or webbing underneath the seat frame also indicate period authenticity.

Prie-dieu chairs function as distinctive accent pieces in hallways, bedrooms, or living spaces. Positioned individually beside a fireplace or as a symmetrical pair in a grand foyer, their slim proportions make them suited for narrow spaces while adding structural interest.

Rosewood frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax polish, avoiding silicone products. Upholstered sections require gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, and professional textile conservators should handle direct spot treatment or sympathetic re-upholstery.
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