Lot 213
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A WELSH STAINED BIRCH CHILD'S ROCKING COMMODE CHAIR
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A WELSH STAINED BIRCH CHILD'S ROCKING COMMODE CHAIR

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A WELSH STAINED BIRCH CHILD'S ROCKING COMMODE CHAIR
Early 19th century
26½in. (67cm.) high, 14½in. (37cm.) wide
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

Children's chairs of this design were commonly made in Wales in the 18th and 19th centuries. This example has a hand grip (now broken) fretted into the top of the back and the child has hand grips each side to hold when rocking. Other examples decorated with hearts and Celtic motifs are known.

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