Antique Desk & Chair Victorian Russian Interest Tsar Nicholas I Lady Zia Wernher

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Antique Desk & Chair Victorian Russian Interest Tsar Nicholas I Lady Zia Wernher

About the Item

Countess Anastasia Mikhailovna de Torby,(1892-1977), also known as Lady Zia Wernher A green painted mahogany desk in George III style, circa 1890, with Hobbs locks throughout, with a later label to the interior for Lady Zia Wernher, together with a matching George III elbow chair, late 18th century and later painted. Background: Countess Anastasia Mikhailovna de Torby,(1892-1977), also known as Lady Zia Wernher was the elder daughter of Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia, a grandson of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, and Countess Sophie of Merenberg. Like her mother, Anastasia was born of a morganatic marriage, and was ineligible to bear her father's title or rank. Following her parents' elopement to San Remo in 1891 and consequent banishment from Russia, Sophia was made Countess de Torby by Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, which title extended to all three of the couple's children. Through her mother, she descended from the renowned Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, as well as from his ancestor Abram Petrovich Gannibal, Peter the Great's African protégé. On 20 July 1917 she married British Major-General Sir Harold Wernher, 3rd Bt (1893–1973), son of wealthy financier, Sir Julius Wernher, Bt, who had made his fortune in South African diamonds. In the following September, she was accorded the style and precedence of the daughter of an earl by Royal Warrant of George V, and discontinued use of her comital title. Henceforth she was known as Lady Zia Wernher. Condition report: The desk shows sign of wear and has a lightly distressed feel with dings and scuffs, the desk drawers all open and close smoothly, there is one replacement handle to one of the drawers, all of the drawers are lined and clean with no smells or odours, the desk comes with one non working key with tassel, the chair is lightly distressed with knocks and marks and small repairs, the fabric is worn but very useable, there are no signs of past or present woodworm, the desk has a label inside drawer with the name Lady Zia Wernher. Antique George III Style Bruce Talbert Circa 1890 Twin Pedestal Desk Matching Chair Painted Investment Rare Dimensions desk: Height: 30” Inches / 76cm Width: 57.5” Inches / 146cm Depth: 28” inches / 71cm Delivery: Free delivery is offered to England & Wales

Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
George III (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Longdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1832313025972