Lot 80
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A SET OF EIGHT LATE VICTORIAN BEECH AND ELM CHAIRS
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A SET OF EIGHT LATE VICTORIAN BEECH AND ELM CHAIRS

LATE 19TH CENTURY, THAMES VALLEY

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A SET OF EIGHT LATE VICTORIAN BEECH AND ELM CHAIRS
LATE 19TH CENTURY, THAMES VALLEY
Including a pair of large armchairs, each with pierced splat and multiple stretchers
The armchairs 44 in. (112 cm.) high; the seat 17½ in. (44 cm.) high, 20 in. (51 cm.) wide, 21 in (53 cm.) deep (8)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

Examples of these large-size armchairs were advertised by many High Wycombe chair manufacturers in the 19th century as 'best' chairs, but to have a complete set really is most unusual. See Dr.B.Cotton The English Regional Chair, Woodbridge, 1990, pg 88 and 95

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