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A Set of Eight Irish George II Style Dining Chairs, by Butler of Dublin, Late 19th Century
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October 18, 07:26 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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A Set of Eight Irish George II Style Dining Chairs, by Butler of Dublin Late 19th Century
comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs each bearing a number and stamped Butler, Dublin. Some bear trade label: Edward Butler, Dublin.
height 39 ¾ in.; width 23 in.
101 cm; 58.5 cm
(armchair)
height 40 ¾ in.; width 33 ¼ in.
103.5 cm; 84.5 cm
The Butler family of Dublin furniture makers was probably established as early as 1829. In 1877 they were recorded at 29 Upper Liffey Street and eventually relocated to 127 Upper Abbey Street. By the end of the century it is thought they had over 80 employees working in the shop. They produced furniture in the George II and III styles and sold antique furniture as well.
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