AN EARLY VICTORIAN WALNUT AND RED-LEATHER READING-CHAIR
MID-19TH CENTURY
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Price Realised GBP 1,000
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GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN WALNUT AND RED-LEATHER READING-CHAIR
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In fairly good country house condition overall. With the inevitable knocks, marks, losses, scratches and shrinkage cracks, consistent with age and use. As stated with replacements to the red leather overall, particularly to the sides, front and back of the seat edge. The leather overall distressed, particularly to the seat, which is worn, and with tears overall. The seat cracked and with tears and losses - one around 1 x 2 in. segment, and one larger piece has been reattached. One tear to the back right edge of seat would benefit from restoration. The back section of chair with slightly loose joints to construction and would benefit from some minor restoraton and securing. The two front legs with spliced repairs. The original castors running well. The undercloth stained and would benefit from replacing. Structurally secure and ready to use.
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Lot 110Sale 19781
MID-19TH CENTURYAN EARLY VICTORIAN WALNUT AND RED-LEATHER READING-CHAIREstimate: GBP 1,200 - 1,800
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