AN IRISH MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR
Lot 235

AN IRISH MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR

CIRCA 1880-1900, STAMPED 'M. BUTLER, 27 ABBEY STREET, DUBLIN'

Closed7 May 2008

Price Realised

GBP 2,750

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AN IRISH MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR
CIRCA 1880-1900, STAMPED 'M. BUTLER, 27 ABBEY STREET, DUBLIN'
The scallop shell and foliate-carved and crested toprail above a pierced baluster shaped splat with acanthus decoration, the arms carved with acanthus and scrolled outwards into the form of an eagle, above a leather seat, the apron carved with scallop shells and acanthus leaves on cabriole legs, joined by a stretcher and on paw feet

Specialist note

The Dublin firm of Butler, recorded at various addresses in Upper Abbey Street between 1886 and 1912, specialised in restoring and making reproduction, mainly Irish, 18th Century furniture.