Chair
Category
Furniture
Date
1820 - 1850
Materials
walnut
Measurements
120 x 420 x 500 cm
Place of origin
Netherlands
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Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509688
Summary
A set of three walnut high-back chairs, Dutch or English, second quarter 19th century, after a design by Daniel Marot, each boldly carved with foliage and scrolls, the back centred with flowers issuing from a vase, with upholstered seat and cabriole legs joined by wavy stretchers.
Provenance
Owned by Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960) and recorded in the 1957 list of pictures, furniture etc suggested for retention at Benthall Hall by the National Trust. Transferred to the ownership of the National Trust with the contents of Benthall Hall in the Deed Of Gift made by Mary Clementina Benthall and dated 8th August 1958. Recorded in the Inventory Of National Trust Property At Benthall Hall dated 1st October 1963