Chair
1860-1890 (made)
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Chair, carved mahogany. The back has carved uprights and top rail and pierced central splat carved with a symmetrical design of scrollwork. Curved arms, partly fluted; the front of the seat bowed. Cabriole front legs carved with scrollwork at the knees ending in bun feet. The back legs are slightly curved and plain. The seat is upholstered.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Carved mahogany chair with pierced splat, on cabriole legs with pad feet. Drop-in seat upholstered in floral needlework. Part of a set of four plus an armchair. |
| Physical description | Chair, carved mahogany. The back has carved uprights and top rail and pierced central splat carved with a symmetrical design of scrollwork. Curved arms, partly fluted; the front of the seat bowed. Cabriole front legs carved with scrollwork at the knees ending in bun feet. The back legs are slightly curved and plain. The seat is upholstered. |
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| Credit line | Given by Theresa Macquoid in memory of her husband Percy Macquoid |
| Production | The chair-back is copied from a design in Thomas Chippendale's Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1st edition (1754), plate 14 |
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| Accession number | W.47B/2-1925 |
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| Record created | June 6, 2003 |
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