Confidante part
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1830
Materials
Giltwood, repp, velvet, iron, brass, lacquered brass, ceramic (castors)
Measurements
810 x 1120 x 770 mm
Place of origin
England
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1146982.1
Summary
A 'confidante' seat, one of four forming a confidante sofa, English, circa 1830, in the manner of Gillow & Co. Having a narrow, broadening back and a wide seat, upholstered in crimson velvet and corded repp. With giltwood seat rails and flower and leaf-carved scrolling feet, with lacquered brass and white ceramic castors. The latter stamped 'COPE & COLLINSON'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Castors: COPE & COLLINSON