Rosewood library chair in the manner of Henry Holland for United Services Club
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Description
A rosewood library chair in the manner of Henry Holland made for the United Services Club, the rectangular back with a leather-inset splat and scroll arms, the seat re-upholstered in distressed burgundy leather above turned, tapering front legs carved with a boss on the knee and lappet collars, terminating in the original brass castors, the back legs outswept, stamped ‘United Services Club’. English, circa 1820.
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More Information
In the Style of: Henry Holland Period: 19th Century Materials: Leather, Rosewood Condition: Good. Good Creation Date: c 1820 Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: phqikcvjobxj Incollect Reference #: 456403 -
Dimensions
W. 23.35 in; H. 34.25 in; D. 26 in; W. 59.31 cm; H. 87 cm; D. 66.04 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art
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