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Antique Pair of Victorian Lion & Shamrock Carved His & Hers Oak Library Chairs

About the Item

A superb pair of Victorian his and hers library chairs, circa 1870, the gentleman’s armchair with carved lion head terminals to the padded armrests, each with shaped back and deep seat and recently reupholstered in aubergine purple velvet chenille with braid trim, standing on turned Irish shamrock carved legs with brass caps and white porcelain castors, the brass stamped ‘WT&S Patent’ for William Tonks & Son. In good condition and comfortable these deep seated chairs would make lovely fireside or library chairs. The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately Gents chair 26.75in wide x 36.25in deep x 36.62in high (68cm wide x 92cm deep x 93cm high) Seat - 21.62in wide between arms x 23.5in deep x 18.5in high (55cm wide x 60cm deep x 47cm high) Ladies chair 26.5in wide x 32.25in deep x 37.25in high (67cm wide x 82cm deep x 94.5cm high) Seat - 26.5in wide x 20in deep x 17.5in high (67.5cm wide x 51cm deep x 44.5cm high) Ref: 0699
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 36.23 in (92 cm)Seat Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Braid,Brass,Fabric,Oak,Porcelain,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 06991stDibs: LU2763336201482
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