Lot Essay
The crests to the splats relate to the Malcolm of Poltalloch family, Chiefs of Clan MacCallum, the motto translates to 'He has attempted difficult things'.
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PROPERTY FROM FARINGDON HOUSE, OXFORDSHIRE, LOTS 1-145
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED HALL CHAIRS
CIRCA 1820
Details
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED HALL CHAIRS
CIRCA 1820
The shield backs with central roundel with a crest and motto 'IN ARDUA TENDIT'
Each 37 in. (94 cm.) high; 17 ¼ in. (44 cm.) wide; 20 ½ in. (52 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1820
The shield backs with central roundel with a crest and motto 'IN ARDUA TENDIT'
Each 37 in. (94 cm.) high; 17 ¼ in. (44 cm.) wide; 20 ½ in. (52 cm.) deep
Literature
M. Girouard, ‘Faringdon House, Berkshire - I, The Home of Mr. Robert Heber-Percy.’, Country Life, 12 May 1966, p. 1187., illustrated in the entrance hall.
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