Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Seat, Arts & Crafts Taste, Victorian

This is a pair of antique hall chairs. A Scottish, oak seat in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Striking and exceptional, a treat for the grandest of reception halls. Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order. Quality quarter-sawn oak presents fine grain interest with wisps of medullary rays. Superb caramel hues radiate from beneath a quality wax polish finish. Highly distinctive shaped seat backs exude master craftsmanship. Demi-lune upper rail with rolled edge and carved border decoration. Shield form with a carved arm holding a sea shell over a pierced quarterfoil. Over the open back splat, a pair of foliate patera in the Gothic manner. Wide, flat seat squab set at a comfortable height of 45cm (17.75''). Sash shaped aprons framed within prominent block shoulders. Skilfully crafted front legs boast bulb carvings over tapering octagonal legs with bun feet. Gently swept rear legs with square section feet. This is a superb pair of antique hall chairs, graced with exception stocks of Scottish oak and strong Arts & Crafts taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 18.9367