Rare King George VI Coronation Chair & Stool 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original

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Rare King George VI Coronation Chair & Stool 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original

About the Item

Rare King George VI Coronation Chair & Stool 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original Splendid Antiques is delighted to offer this exceptional and rare George VI Coronation Chair with 'GRVI' cypher, and matching Stool stamped 'GRVI Coronation’, Peers chairs were used in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937, with limed oak frame and dark green velvet upholstery finished with gold braid banding with the Kings royal cypher to top left corner, these chairs were used in Westminster Abbey for the Peers to sit and observe the coronation. This is the only set available and is exclusive to Splendid Antiques. The chairs from the coronation of George VI were made from limed oak and were upholstered in a dark green velour fabric, while the ones from Elizabeth II’s were made from silver powdered British oak and upholstered in a regal blue velour fabric. Both were stamped underneath with the sovereign’s initials. In style they have overwrap seats and a full padded back rest which has the monarch’s initials and a crown embroidered on the front. The chairs were made by William Hands of High Wycombe, William Hands process starts with a single sheet of white paper, every mark a statement, every thought witnessed, every stroke adding meaning to a moment in time. Their ideology and passion for creating the highest quality pieces of furniture demands that we only select the finest materials, meticulously crafting products without compromise, founded in 1906 William Hands reputation for excellence is the result of exceptional service, craftsmanship and design. Manufacturing from the original site on which the company was founded, William Hands is a symbol of the success and evolution of the British furniture industry. After the coronations of George V in 1911, George VI in 1937 and of Elizabeth II in 1953, it was decided to sell off some of the trappings of the events. After each of the Coronations the chairs and stools which the guests had used were offered for sale to with first refusal given to the people who had occupied the seat at the ceremony. As they offered a unique and lasting souvenir of such a great occasion they were eagerly snapped up. Condition Report: The chair is offered in original condition, minor scuff marks to frames, fabric lightly faded with small hole to seat, some of the braiding is worn, no odours or smells, chair stamped and stool stamped. Summary: Coronation Chair Coronation Stool King George VI Original Westminister Abbey Date: 1937 Maker: William Hands Provenance: The Estate of MJ Long Wood: Oak Green Velvet Kings Crest Stamped Rare Investment Dimensions chair: Height: 34” Inches / 86cm Width: 19” Inches / 49cm Depth: 18" Inches / 45cm Floor to seat: 17” inches / 43cm Dimensions stool: Height: 18.9” inches / 48cm Width: 17.72” inches / 45.5cm Depth: 12.4” inches / 31.5cm

Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
George IV (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1937
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Longdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1832318340392