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British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone Jeanes

$2,000

£1,511.11

€1,732.56

CA$2,791.23

A$3,037.07

CHF 1,608.09

MX$36,538.03

NOK 20,419.18

SEK 18,682.12

DKK 12,944.62

About the Item

A RARE VICTORIAN CAMPAIGN MAHOGANY AND LEATHER METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR England, circa 1840-60; seat stamped "JOHNSTONE JEANES / 67 NEW BOND ST / LONDON / 6572" Item # C103901 An extraordinary metamorphic armchair by the firm of Johnstone Jeanes of London, this quality Campaign seating piece would almost certainly have been accompanied by a carrying case to ensure its safe transit, as most of these break-down chairs were designed to be brought out when needed and safely stored thereafter. By depressing small tabs behind either arm support, the upper arm is allowed to rotate back on a brass bolt while the support rotates forward to hang at the knee. Hinges inside of the back edge of the seat allow it to be raised and hinges inside of each joint of the legs allow them to fold inward in a concertina-action. The whole rests over original brass caster feet. Generally these chairs would have leather cushions made for them, allowing the caning to be comfortable and enjoyable. The use of caning was an important part of the evolution of Campaign furniture, this light-weight and sturdy material making the mobility of the chair possible while lending great strength to the structure. The front rail of the apron stamp is visible when you raise the seat. Johnstone Jeanes were cabinetmakers and upholsterers of some renown, their works held in both the Victoria Albert Museum as well as the Royal Collection Trust. Founded originally as Johnstone Jupe Co under John Johnstone and Robert Jupe, they moved to 67 New Bond Street in 1842 after Jupe's death and traded as Johnstone Jeanes from 1840 through 1880. They exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851, the International Exhibition of London in 1862 and the Paris Exhibition of 1878. After 1880 the company was named Johnstone Norman. Literature and further reading: *British Campaign Furniture: Elegance Under Canvas, 1740-1914, Nicholas A. Brawer, 2001, present example illustrated in color p. 96-97 *The Magazine Antiques, September, 2000, "Victorian Campaign Furniture" by Nicholas A. Brawer, illustrated in color, p. 352 Exhibitions: *Britain's Portable Empire: Campaign Furniture of the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Periods, *Katonah Museum of Art, July 8-September 30, 2001 Measurements: 38 5/8" H x 22 1/2" W x 19 5/8" D x 17 3/8" H to seat Condition report: Old breaks to early caning. Scars on sides of the arms where they have rubbed against the hinges. Old restoration to the seat back verso with spliced inserts strengthening the frame and associated color matching. Right arm (facing) with a tiny loss to tenon of arm support, visible when you release the clasp to "break-down" the chair. Apparently original hardware. Original leather in heavily worn condition. About silla antiques art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:
Johnstone, Jeanes Co. (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 38.63 in (98.13 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 19.63 in (49.87 cm)Seat Height: 17.38 in (44.15 cm)
Style:
Campaign (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Cane,Leather,Mahogany,Caning
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1840-1860
Condition:
Repaired: Old restoration to the seat back verso with spliced inserts strengthening the frame and associated color matching. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. See condition notes in description text.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: C103901 Silla, ltd.1stDibs: LU1059023809852

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