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Ash & Elm Victorian Smokers’ Bow Armchair (c.1880)

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This is a very good quality antique English ash & elm Victorian smokers’ bow armchair, circa 1880.

Summary
• Item Smokers’ Bow Armchairs
• Circa 1880
• Provenance England, UK
• Period Victorian
• Wood Elm & Ash
• Low back
• Curved back gallery
• Out splayed arms
• Wide hand grips
• Shaped saddle seat
• Double stretchers for strength
• Turned legs
• Very comfortable
• Superb colour / patination
• Solid in joint
• 14 day free UK return policy

This is a very good quality antique English ash & elm Victorian smokers’ bow armchairs, circa 1880. The armchair features a shaped gallery back, which makes these chairs extremely comfortable and practical for everyday use. Below the gallery back there is a bank of turned spindles and at each side, good wide splayed arms that helps for gripping the chairs. The chair features a wonderful elm saddle shaped seat, which displays the original colour and patination of the grain. Below the chair seat, double ‘H’ stretchers connect the turned legs, which gives this chair added strength and robustness. This chair offers the classic smokers bow shape and has good proportions. The chair is very comfortable, solid in joint and has a superb colour / patination.

This type of chair is commonly called ‘Captains’ chairs but really they were smokers’ bows, which were used to relax in and have a smoke at the end of a hard day’s work.

This chair features a rich ash & elm colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination, which can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it, has have received.


This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hall way or kitchen. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.

Condition Report
This smokers’ bow armchair is in excellent original condition. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination (this cannot be reproduced with re-polishing). Importantly, there are no breaks to the spindles, arms or legs. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair boasts the original polish and patination, which means they have a fantastic colour. The chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions
External Height = 79.2cm or 31⅕" or 2ft 7⅕"
External Width = 56.5cm or 22¼" or 1ft 10¼"
External Depth = 57cm or 22½" or 1ft 10½"
Seat Height = 44cm or 17⅓" or 1ft 5⅓"
Seat Width = 48cm or 18⅞" or 1ft 6⅞"
Seat Depth = 46.5cm or 18⅓" or 1ft 6⅓"
Arm Height = 73.5cm or 29" or 2ft 5"
Back Height = 38cm or 15" or 1ft 3"

Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24-hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled

Further Information
For more information or product photographs please email or call us.

Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yolanda 07971 882 567

Customers outside the UK should call

Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda 00 44 7971 882 567

UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.

Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.

International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.

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About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.

Ref. Smokers Bows Chair 33
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 Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65
 
DimensionsExternal Height = 79.2cm or 31⅕" or 2ft 7⅕" External Width = 56.5cm or 22¼" or 1ft 10¼" External Depth = 57cm or 22½" or 1ft 10½" Seat Height = 44cm or 17⅓" or 1ft 5⅓" Seat Width = 48cm or 18⅞" or 1ft 6⅞" Seat Depth = 46.5cm or 18⅓" or 1ft 6⅓" Arm Height = 73.5cm or 29" or 2ft 5" Back Height = 38cm or 15" or 1ft 3" Date Circa 1880  Late Victorian Antiques Material Ash and Elm Origin English Condition This smokers’ bow armchair is in excellent original condition. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination (this cannot be reproduced with re-polishing). Importantly, there are no breaks to the spindles, arms or legs. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair boasts the original polish and patination, which means they have a fantastic colour. The chair is solid in joint and ready to use. Item code as236a844 / Smokers Bows Chair 33 Status Sold

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Yola Gray AntiquesUnit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR

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