Object Description
This is a fine quality pair of Victorian shepherd’s crook mahogany armchairs, circa 1880, in the style of the Queen Anne period, with newly upholstered seats, in very good condition.
Summary:
• Item: Pair of Armchairs
• Circa: 1880
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• In the style of Queen Anne period (c. 1702 – 1714)
• Shaped back
• Scroll top rail
• Shaped pierced central splat
• Shepherd’s crook top rails & arms
• Moulded drop-in seat frame
• Newly upholstered drop in seats
• Embroidered floral silk damask upholstery
• Scroll carvings
• Cabriole front legs
• Paid feet
• Turned rear legs and stretchers
• Original polish & patination
• Stunning colour
• Solid in joint
• Heavy chairs – sign of quality
• True pair (not matched together)
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality pair of Victorian shepherd’s crook mahogany armchairs, circa 1880, in the style of the Queen Anne period, with newly upholstered seats, in very good condition. The armchairs are constructed of top quality solid mahogany and feature a shepherd’s crook shaped top rail, with a central scroll shaped pediment. Below is a shaped and pierced central splat, flanked by vertical rails. The splayed arms boast a shepherd’s crook and are secured by shaped vertical supports. Incorporating a drop-in seat design, the seat frames are finely moulded. The seats have been newly upholstered in top quality hardwearing silk damask upholstery, with traditional hessian material to the underside. Therefore the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are firm but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat.
Elegantly shaped cabriole legs, with subtle scroll carvings to the knees, terminate on pad feet at the front; with splayed blocks to the rear. Turned stretchers for added strength unite the legs. The chairs are heavy in weight and are structurally sound; this is a further sign of quality. Please note, this is a true pair of armchairs; they have not been matched together from two individual armchairs.
The armchairs boast a rich dark brown mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning they have received.
These armchairs would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, hallway, office or library. They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 107.2cm or 42¼” or 3ft 6¼”
Width = 64.4cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Depth = 64.5cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Seat Height = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Seat Width = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Seat Depth = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Arm Height = 73.7cm or 29” or 2ft 5”
Back Height = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Price:
In order to make way for new stock, the price for this item has been reduced from £1,250 to £850, including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*. This is a saving of £400!
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers’ contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It’s helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
Ref. Pair Armchairs 49