Summary:
• Item: Armchair
• Circa: 1770
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Shropshire, England, UK
• Wood: Solid elm
• Raised central pediment
• Broad shaped central back splat
• Back swept ears
• Down swept arms
• Solid oak seat
• Raised square legs
• Connecting stretchers
• Pegged construction
• Very pretty design
• Stunning original colour
• Good original condition
• Solid in joint
• Free UK delivery
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a good quality period antique George III English elm country armchair, circa 1770, in good original condition, originating from the county of Shropshire. Having been constructed from elm, instead of oak, makes it slightly more unusual and means it boasts a stunning warm colour with a beautiful grain configuration. The chair boasts a flat crest rail, with a raised central pediment, over a broad shaped pierced central back splat, which connects to solid elm seat. The back is supported by elegant down swept arms on raised block supports. The chair has been constructed in the traditional manner, incorporating a pegged mortise and tenon construction method; and it sits on straight legs, which are united by connecting bar shaped stretchers for additional support.
The chair features a rich dark brown elm colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, living room, dining or hallway. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 95.5cm or 37⅝” or 3ft 1⅝”
External Width = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
External Depth = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat Height = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Width = 45.4cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞”
Seat Depth = 39cm or 15⅜” or 1ft 3⅜”
Arm Height = 68.5cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
Back Height = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Condition Report:
This chair is in good original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, seat and frame, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There has been evidence of historical woodworm to the frame of the chair; however, it has been thoroughly treated. Please note, antique furniture of this age and in particular furniture constructed of elm was susceptible to traces of woodworm, as it was a softer timber. The chair retains it original polish and patination, which is why the chair a boasts a stunning warm colour. The chair sits firm on the ground and does not wobble. The chair is solid in joint and ready to use.
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