Lot Essay
The underside of one chair is branded with the three Murray mullets which may have been used as an indentifying device for items at Kenwood House, London.
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BOTH CIRCA 1860
Details
A MID-VICTORIAN MAHOGANY EASY ARMCHAIR AND A MID-VICTORIAN OAK WALNUT EASY ARMCHAIR
BOTH CIRCA 1860
The first upholstered in buttoned calico, the underside with a paper label inscribed '... adjoining Gothic Room 62' and stamped with the three Murray stars (mullets), the second upholstered in gold velvet, one leg repaired (2)
BOTH CIRCA 1860
The first upholstered in buttoned calico, the underside with a paper label inscribed '... adjoining Gothic Room 62' and stamped with the three Murray stars (mullets), the second upholstered in gold velvet, one leg repaired (2)
Provenance
The first chair possibly Kenwood House, London.
Removed to Scone Palace prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922.
Removed to Scone Palace prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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