Lot 738
An early Victorian mahogany-framed patent library wing armchair.'G. Minter, 65 Gerrard Street,...
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Lot 738
An early Victorian mahogany-framed patent library wing armchair.'G. Minter, 65 Gerrard Street,...
Lot 738
Lot Description
An early Victorian mahogany-framed patent library wing armchair.
'G. Minter, 65 Gerrard Street, Soho, WR Patent No. 1916'
The deep-buttoned sage green plush back over scroll arms and moulded seat with extending footrest, one leg stamped as above,.
Literature: Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, London, 1986, p.612, where George Minter is listed at this address from 1835 to 1850. He traded as patentee of the 'self-acting chair' from 1839.
See also The Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, London, 1996, p.338 for illustrated of similar chairs by Minter.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
Would benefit from full restoration including re-covering and repolishing. General knocks, scratches and wear commensurate with age and use.
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