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ANTIQUE #SA985431

A Pair William IV Mahogany Curricle Library Chairs In The Manner Of Gillows, 1830s

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Jeckyll & Co

Stylish, well drawn and well made.
 
Both these chairs have had several repairs, (see images), hence the price. The most structurally significant is the joint to one of the front left legs with a rather crude internal bracket repair, (now slightly loose) and an associated split. There are later internal brackets to all the corners of this chair which, although unrefined, are sound.
 
The third chair, not shown (but images available) has a conspicuous and significant crack through the toprail adjacent to the leather upholstery, that would require re-gluing and filling.
 
Despite the repairs, the pair would look fabulous as hall chairs or in a library setting. And they are not so delicate that they could not be used, but attention to the left leg joint would be prudent, sooner rather than later.
 
The leather on all the chairs is in good order and lightly used.
 
Additional images available on request.
 
Reliable transport can be easily arranged throughout the UK at cost price, ple...
Antique SA985431 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Jeckyll & Co
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Tel: 07735 072466
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD