Lot Description
A REGENCY HALL PORTER'S CHAIR
The domed top, back, sides and seat covered in close-nailed green leather, the back and seat deep buttoned, on castors, with remains of chalk inscription to the underside 'Mr. R...d... Jale... Manmon', possible replacements to the frame
62 in. (157.5 cm.) high; 32 in. (81 cm.) wide; 20 in. (67 cm.) deep
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Lot Notes
Ralph Edwards in the The Dictionary of English Furniture, London, rev. ed., 1954, p. 318, discusses this form of Georgian hall-seat for 'page or porter', and illustrates the celebrated example at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. A related seat was sold by The Parham Park Trust, Christie's house sale, 13 May 1996, lot 107.
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