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A rare set of boar motif walnut chairs by Maples & Co A rare set of eight boar motif walnut and leather chairs by renowned London makers Maples & Co. With French Baroque stretchers spring leather seats, and leather backs. The backs with central motif of a boar’s head set amongst vine leaves and grapes. Incised with the maker’s mark “MAPLES & CO†and catalogue number “25580â€, and further label:
DRUCE & CO.,
Upholsterers, cabinet Makers, & C.,
68, 69, & 58, BAKER STREET
PORTMAN SQUAREâ€
Druce & Co were renowned antique furniture cabinet makers and furniture restorers based in Baker street London. They would make, upholster and restore furniture for the wealthy clientele throughout the Victorian era.Druce & Co
English, circa 1870
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