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A Howard and Sons Mahogany Grafton Armchair Late Victorian Circa 1890
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A Howard and Sons Mahogany Grafton Armchair Late Victorian Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 1 October 2024 · Macintosh Antiques
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A Howard and Sons mahogany Grafton Armchair late Victorian circa 1890 on turned legs stamped Howard and Sons Berners St on the castors on both front and back and numbered on the back legs.

This is the largest of the Victorian Howard models and I think the most comfortable.

Size : 32 inches wide 41 inches deep 34 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1075890
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MA4096
Description
A Howard and Sons mahogany Grafton Armchair late Victorian circa 1890 on turned legs stamped Howard and Sons Berners St on the castors on both front and back and numbered on the back legs.

This is the largest of the Victorian Howard models and I think the most comfortable.

Size : 32 inches wide 41 inches deep 34 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1890s.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075890
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4096
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2011
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Items Sold 4,554
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A Victorian dark blue velvet upholstered armchair with low turned mahogany legs and brass castors.
A Howard and Sons mahogany Grafton Armchair late Victorian circa 1890
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A Victorian dark blue velvet upholstered armchair with low turned mahogany legs and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourDark Blue
  • MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Deep buttonless upholstery, Piped seams
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 91 cm (36 in)

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Victorian armchairs from the late 19th century are characterised by deep-sprung comfort, substantial proportions, and luxurious textile coverings such as velvet or damask, often finished with piped edges or fringing.

These chairs typically feature a robust frame made from hardwoods like mahogany or beech, supported by traditional coiled steel springs, horsehair stuffing, and high-quality upholstery fabrics.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional hand-stitched internal webbing, traditional stuffing materials, sturdy turned wooden legs with brass castors, and sometimes maker stamps on the castor wheels or frame legs.

An antique armchair serves as a sophisticated statement piece when paired with contemporary minimalist furnishings, creating a curated interior by contrasting historical craftsmanship with clean, modern lines.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and occasionally polishing exposed wooden elements with appropriate beeswax.
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