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THE TAYMOUTH CASTLE STOOLS SCOTLAND MID 19TH CENTURY

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Rare and Historic , Important set of four Scottish Mid Nineteenth Century Carved Oak Armorial Hall Stools with armorials for Campbell , Earl Of Breadalbane and Holland , and acanthus scrolls , raised on lotus carved reeded tapered legs .

With Typical Scottish Strength of Balance These Four Stools Would Have Adorned the Great Hall and Passages of the Castle Since Their Inception .

Taymouth Castle near Kenmore, Perth and Kinross was built during the early19th century and stands on the site of Balloch Castle , built in 1552 . Encompassing 450 acres , the land and castle were the property of the Campbells of Breadblane until 1922. When they built Taymouth , no expense was spared and the interiors were beddecked in the finest Gothic style carvings, plasterwork and murals .

Dimensions 71 cms wide 43 cms high 41 cms deep

Provenance Ex. Taymouth Castle , Perth and Kinross-shire

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Michael Lipitch Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.