MEL.149-2010
Parts
Object number
MEL.149-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Chair
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Hervey-Bathurst Chair, the upper section with a moulded cornice above a plain frieze with curved ends, the rectangular pierced back with six brass scrolled and gadrooned coat hooks, the central section with a rectangular mirror within a moulded frame surmounted by a pierced arch, with a rectangular open panel below with three splats, a projecting drawer with brass handle and backplate, flanked by two tapering open panels, the lower section with an umbrella/stick stand with four square uprights, the front two surmounted by a square finial, the platform stretcher with two square brass drip-trays, on block feet; one drip-tray missing; later signatures in blue crayon, pencil on the reverse; possibly re-backed?
Comments
Label in the MEL states: From the 1880's to 1900's, it was fashionable to have a bamboo table and basketwork chair, made more comfortable with cushions from home. This one belonged to F.P.M. Hervey-Bathurst (at Eton 1916-1917). When his son brought it to Eton in 1933, it was confiscated as a symbol of decadence.
Other number
20010000009568
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 940mm
width (actual size): 620mm
depth (actual size): 540mm
width (actual size): 620mm
depth (actual size): 540mm
Material
wicker
Physical description
Wicker armchair; with an arched back, solid sides, pierced tracery skirt, turned raking rear legs; two modern cushions with red and yellow flowers on cream ground
Production
Date
1880-1910
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of F.P.M. Hervey-Bathurst (at Eton 1916-1917); thence by descent, to his son; by who brought it to Eton in 1933
Previous ownership
