Exceptional 1937 King George VI Coronation Chair and Stool Fully Stamped

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Exceptional 1937 King George VI Coronation Chair and Stool Fully Stamped

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Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare 1937 King George VI Coronation chair and stool, both fully stamped original Westminster Abby pieces These are the only pieces on the market for sale today, mine are the only other set They are a fantastic pair in period unrestored condition throughout. The limed oak frames are original, free from damage and any structural defects other than normal timber patina, the chair was made by B North and Sons of West Wycombe and the stool by Maple & Co LTD London. The green velvet upholster is present and correct, it again has normal patina marks George VI Coronation Chairs After the coronations of George V in 1911, George VI in 1937 and of Elizabeth II in 1953, it was decided to sell off some of the trappings of the events. After each of the Coronations the chairs and stools which the guests had used were offered for sale to with first refusal given to the people who had occupied the seat at the ceremony. As they offered a unique and lasting souvenir of such a great occasion they were eagerly snapped up. The chairs and stools from the coronation of George VI were made from limed oak and were upholstered in a dark green velour fabric, while the ones from Elizabeth II’s were made from silver powdered British oak and upholstered in a regal blue velour fabric. Both were stamped underneath with the sovereign’s initials. In style they have overwrap seats and a full padded back rest which has the monarch’s initials and a crown embroidered on the front. The chairs were used by the more important guest while the stools were allocated to the less important people. The original sale price in 1953 was £7-10-0d for a chair and £4-7-6d for a stool (£7.50 and £4.371/2 respectively.) Putting this into perspective the average weekly wage in 1953 was £9.25. The price these chairs and stools fetch now is substantially influenced by the person who originally occupied them. For example a pair of stools used in the 1937 Coronation by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Junior with a pre- auction estimate of $200 – $300 realised $2,500 when his estate was sold, while the chair used by Queen Mary at the 1937 Coronation, sold from the collection of HRH Princess Margaret in June 2006 by Christies, for a staggering £38,400 Condition report The chair structurally is absolutely perfect as mentioned, no play cracks or serious damage, it has normal patina marks, the velvet is marked in places, the right outside edge has worn through to the nail heads and the top right corner has a mark. The stool again structurally is perfect and again the velvet upholstery has marks This pair have been owned by the same family since new, the grandfather attended the coronation and subsequently purchased the chairs as he was encouraged to do The chair is fully stamped to the base GRVI (Crown Stamp) Coronation, the stool is stamped exactly the same but with the crown above the GR and the VI below it, it’s then further stamped Maple & Co LTD London Dimensions Height 86cm Width 49cm Depth 45cm Dimensions Height 48cm Width 45.5cm Depth 31.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Creator:
Maple & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Edwardian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Velvet,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1937
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
West Sussex, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU282338527723

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