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Production: Chippendale, Thomas II (Attributed to)
Armchair of carved oak with turned legs and caned seat, with modern green leather squab seat cushion and back panel and brass casters.
Replacement back and cushions, Old woodworm holes
History note: Reputedly the King-Williamson family, Slaidburn, Lancashire; H. Blairman, 119 Mount Street, London, W17 5HB, from whom purchased.
Purchased with the Cunliffe Fund, with a grant from the Regional Fund administered by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Depth: 64.2 cm
Height: 107.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1991-10-14) by Blairman & Sons Ltd
George III
19th Century, Early#
Circa
1820
-
Circa
1821
The design is related to three chairs carved from the famous 'Waterloo Elm'. Two were commissioned from Thomas Chippendale by John George Children (1777-1852). The first was given to George IV in 1821 at Carlton House, and is now at Windsor Castle. The second was for Children's own use. It was given by him to the Duke of Wellington in 1837, and now at Apsley House, London. A third armchair was commissioned by the Duke of Rutland, and is at Belvoir Castle. The Fitzwilliam's chair is close in design to the chair at Apsley House.
Back Panel, Cushion
composed of
leather
( replacement)
Frame
composed of
oak
Castors
composed of
brass (alloy)
Seat
composed of
cane
Back
Width 57 cm
Front
Width 68 cm
Accession number: M.14-1991
Primary reference Number: 95833
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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