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Chair

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mahogany chair with front cabriole legs and rounded back with solid centre splat and an oval opening above for carrying. The sides of the back slope downwards to the seat where they terminate in gilt bronze dolphins. The upholstered seat is rounded behind and flat in front with a central oval metal plaque and a rosette at either end.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Chair, French, 19th century, mahogany
Physical description
Mahogany chair with front cabriole legs and rounded back with solid centre splat and an oval opening above for carrying. The sides of the back slope downwards to the seat where they terminate in gilt bronze dolphins. The upholstered seat is rounded behind and flat in front with a central oval metal plaque and a rosette at either end.
Dimensions
  • Height: 81.3cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • Width: 48.3cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • Depth: 40.6cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Edward Grindlay
Collection
Accession number
W.157-1921

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Record createdOctober 21, 2008
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