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Item details

Height

138.0 cm

Width

92.0 cm

Depth

44.0 cm

Wear conditions Wear conditions

Good

Wear conditions

Excellent

Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.

Good

May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.

Average

Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.

Apparent Wear and Tear

Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.

Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.

Description

Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare original early Victorian Mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners street large chest of drawers with hidden silver cupboard

I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. Howard & Son’s were simply put some of the finest cabinet makers in history, the Queen even has a large private collection

This is a very interesting piece, you have four large drawers to the top, the bottom two drawers are actually one large faux fronted cupboard, the idea being you hid your silver wear and rare antiques inside and if someone came looking for them they wouldn't think to check in the bottom drawers of the bedroom chest

The second drawer is stamped with the serial number and Howard and Son's LTD Berners Street next to the lock and it has the serial number stamped on the same drawer far right side of I793 773I

Condition wise the piece has been cleaned waxed and polished, all timber is present and correct with no losses, there will be age related patina marks here and there, the drawers are all lighter than the rest of the frame and base cupboard door, I can have it fully restored and the colour evened out for a a trade price

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

A History of Howard and Sons

The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in Upholstered furniture. Over the next few paragraphs I will do my best to give you a brief history of the company.

The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St.

In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons.

The business seemed to boom at this location with workshops opening up at Tottenham St, Charlotte Mews and Fitzroy Sq and an expansion to a second Berners St building in 1853. In 1869 the company consolidated its many workshops into the one building on Cleveland St.

By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. These adresses would remain unchanged until 1935. During this period they became a limited company in 1899 and won the first of their Royal warrants in 1901. In 1935 the the well established decorators Lenygon and Morant appear to take over the name with the business address being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.

In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and armchairs.

Exhibitions and Important Houses:

At the 1862 International Exhibition (The 3rd World Expo) Howard and Sons entered a suite of library furniture for which they won a prize. They also went on to exhibit at the Paris World's Fair, called an Exposition Universelle twice; once in 1878 and again in 1900. Also at the Exposition Internationale d'Anvers 1894 (International Exposition/World Fair Antwerp). Winning Prizes at them all including 1 silver and 2 golds. They also employed their eclectic styles working for many important clients providing furniture for important houses such as Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, Elton Hall, Huntingdonshire and Stokesay Court, Shropshire.

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition

Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade

Material
Manufactured
1800s
Origin
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Item location
Pullborough, United Kingdom
Period
19th Century
Condition
Used

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One to two weeks

Free collection available

Yes

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