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George IV Substantial Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs; with Well Carved Hippocampus Armorials
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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George IV Substantial Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs; with Well Carved Hippocampus Armorials

19th century
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Good quality George IV substantial pair of mahogany hall chairs; with well carved Hippocampus armorials; the waisted shaped back with carved acanthus scroll work centred by a raised shield having a finely carved Hippocampus/sea horse crest with husks below. The unusual balloon shaped seat with moulded seat frame raised on bold turned octagonal tapering legs with sabre legs to the rear.

English circa 1830

Very good original condition, good quality heavy mahogany

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these George IV Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA942922
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R1110
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Description
Good quality George IV substantial pair of mahogany hall chairs; with well carved Hippocampus armorials; the waisted shaped back with carved acanthus scroll work centred by a raised shield having a finely carved Hippocampus/sea horse crest with husks below.
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The unusual balloon shaped seat with moulded seat frame raised on bold turned octagonal tapering legs with sabre legs to the rear.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

English circa 1830

Very good original condition, good quality heavy mahogany

Height
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these George IV Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA942922
Dealers Internal Ref
R1110
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A pair of dark George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, crests depicting a hippocampus, and turned front legs.
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Archive I A pair of dark George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, crests depicting a hippocampus, and turned front legs.

George IV Substantial Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs; with Well Carved Hippocampus Armorials

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A pair of dark George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, crests depicting a hippocampus, and turned front legs.
George IV substantial pair of mahogany hall chairs; with well carved Hippocampus armorials
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George IV hall chairs produced between 1820 and 1830 bridge the late Regency and early William IV periods. Designed for display in grand entrance halls, they typically feature solid wooden seats and carved timber backrests, often decorated with heraldic crests or coat-of-arms motifs.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised high-grade solid timbers such as West Indian mahogany, oak, or walnut. These chairs featured mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved back panels, requiring no fabric upholstery.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved armorial details, turned or reeded front legs, and sabre back legs. Inspection of the underside typically reveals hand-sawn timber surfaces, traditional joinery construction, and natural aged patination.

Place a pair of hall chairs symmetrically alongside a console table or mirror in an entryway or corridor to create a formal focal point. Their compact depth and unupholstered structure make them suitable for narrow hallways or reception rooms.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying or finish deterioration.
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