This is a beautiful example, very original and in excellent order with only minor marks and dings consistent with age and careful use, there are a few old worm holes – about six – long dead and not noticeable to inner face (where they meet the fabric) of the arm supports. The chair is upholstered in a thick velvet which is in good condition throughout with no wear or marks and it is extremely comfortable and robust. Later, in 1910, the company changed its name to Cope & Timmins London Ltd.Ĭasters made by this firm are found on chairs made by Holland & Sons, Gillow and Howard & Sons. The casters are stamped Clarke and Timmins a company with its origins in Birmingham in 1760Ĭlarke & Timmins were as well regarded for casters and locks as Cope & Collison and in 1897 the two companies merged. This model registration number is for Holland and Sons, the eminent 19th century makers of fine quality chairs and it retains the original brass and beaded casters on fluted and turned legs to front and raked back legs with original casters also. The right hand rear leg stamped with the registration number 01329. A beautiful library armchair with characteristic long low seat with thick side rail and stepped shaped button back.
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