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A Rare George III Masonic Master’s Chair
Mark Davis Antiques
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A Rare George III Masonic Master’s Chair

18th century
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A Rare George III Masonic Master’s Chair, the large armchair with arched top rail carved with a compass and square, above central scrolled splat, the drop in seat with Victorian tapestry cover (worn in places), on cabriole front legs with pointed toe feet.

48/122 high, 30/76 wide, 23 ½ /60 deep.

Circa 1760

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this George III Masonic Armchair to the 1750s.

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SA981863
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Description
A Rare George III Masonic Master’s Chair, the large armchair with arched top rail carved with a compass and square, above central scrolled splat, the drop in seat with Victorian tapestry cover (worn in places), on cabriole front legs with pointed toe feet.

48/122 high, 30/76 wide, 23 ½ /60 deep.

Circa 1760

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this George III Masonic Armchair to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA981863
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A George III carved mahogany open armchair featuring a pierced back splat, shaped armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat.
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Archive I A George III carved mahogany open armchair featuring a pierced back splat, shaped armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat.

A Rare George III Masonic Master’s Chair

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Devon
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A George III carved mahogany open armchair featuring a pierced back splat, shaped armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat.
A Rare George III Masonic Master’s Chair
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A George III carved mahogany open armchair featuring a pierced back splat, shaped armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat.
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A George III Masonic Masters chair typically features high-backed mahogany construction with carved fraternal symbols embedded in the splat, designed for the presiding officer of a Masonic lodge during the 18th century.

These chairs were primarily constructed from dense West Indian mahogany, featuring hand-carved timber elements, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and upholstered drop-in seats.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved scrollwork, age-appropriate wear to the timber rails, traditional mortise and tenon jointing, and Masonic motifs incorporated into the back splat or cresting rail.

A high-backed 18th-century chair functions as a singular accent piece in a study, library, or hallway, contrasting against contemporary backdrop elements.

Preserve historic mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax paste annually, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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