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FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARRINGTON's CRADLE ROCKING CHESTERFIELD LEATHER ARMCHAIR

$5,416.06
£3,950
€4,606.80
CA$7,416.44
A$8,246.07
CHF 4,305.64
MX$100,374.72
NOK 54,938.11
SEK 51,474.38
DKK 34,381.41
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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare circa 1850-1860 Harrington's Patent Cradle Spring armchair with hand dyed brown leather with Chesterfield tufting Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A fantastic looking and well made piece, I have never seen another with this type of rocking mechanism to the base, its described as a cradle spring, as its sprung, you can rock from back to front and side to side, it really is very very comfortable The chair retains all the original features, fixtures and fittings, the wheels are also period as is the makers plaque to the rear Condition wise, the leather was restored around five years ago, it was washed back and hand dyed this lovely cigar brown colour, since then it has developed a lovely rich aged patina. The only point to note condition wise is the back left wheel rubber has perished in one section as you can see in the pictures, otherwise its sublime Dimensions Height:- 88cm Width:- 70cm Depth:- 73cm Seat height:- 40cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Similar to:
    Chesterfield (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 28.75 in (73 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850-60
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823343020402

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