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R. Whytock & Co. Set of 4 Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Gilt Side Chairs

Creator: Whytock & Reid
Offered by: Puritan Values Ltd

Description
Depth: 19.69" || Creator: R. Whytock & Co. || R. Whytock & Co. Of Edinburgh. Stamped. A rare set of four high Aesthetic Movement walnut ebonized and parcel gilt side chairs with carved griffins' head finials. An unusual pair of artistic chairs with extensive incised gilded line and floral decoration throughout, and also to the stretchers. Stamped R. Whytock & Co Edinburgh under the seat on all four chairs (one shown on the last images) as well as stamped production number 4498 on one, and production number 5142 on three. The last image shows the 6 chairs I have available for sale.

Richard Whytock was a furniture maker in Edinburgh and started in 1838 under R. Whytock & Co. Until the merge with John Reid in 1876 to form Whytock & Reid.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Condition consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	PV003036
Incollect Reference #:	805271

Dimensions

W.	17.32 in;	H.	35.43 in;	D.	19.69 in;
W.	43.99 cm;	H.	89.99 cm;	D.	50.01 cm;

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