Description

Fine quality set of 10 (8 singles + 2 armchairs) early C19th late George III period mahogany dining chairs.
All raised on elegant tapering reeded fore-legs terminating with turned feet , the chairs of �Trafalgar� design having carved �rope-twist� lumbar bars . The figured mahogany panel backs having an ebony strung line , between reeded frame uprights with turned paterae terminals .
The pair of armchairs with reeded arms raised on carved and reeded supports with reeded corner blocks . The rear legs of �sabre� design with an unusual inverted �kick� to the bottom.
In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs and having achieved a rich colour and patina to the superior dense grade of mahogany. Minor evidence of treated and extinct woodworm to the underside of frames.
Benefitting from clean , serviceable covers with strong webbing beneath, with little signs of wear or usage. All chairs in strong and sound condition , ready to use .
A classic design of early C19th dining chairs , the �Trafalgar� design backs with �rope-twist� bars taking their inspiration from the naval victory of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson over Napoleon�s French fleet at the battle of Trafalgar. The ebony line probably incorporated as a symbol of mourning for the loss of the great Naval national hero of the time, at the sea battle in October 1805 .
* a comparative set of 10 early C19th mahogany dining chairs sold Christie�s, London 2021 �The Collector� Lot no. 563 �10625
H 36�
W 24�
D 22�
England c.1805
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