A Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th/Early 19th Century
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A Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Constructed in quarter sawn oak, each of generous proportion with solid backs boldly carved with a central armorial above a shaped seat, raised on turned and block supports joined by peripheral stretchers. The carving remains crisp with good depth, the timber of consistent colour and surface throughout.
The armorial has been identified as that of Scott of Malleny by Richard Grigson, who has provided detailed supporting research. The arms are recorded as: Or on a bend azure a star between two crescents of the first, in base an arrow bendways proper feathered and barbed argent. The accompanying crest is a stag lodged proper with the motto Amo Probos.
The same armorial is displayed above the principal entrance to Malleny House, Balerno, Edinburgh. Given the dating of the chairs, they were most likely commissioned during the tenure of General Thomas Scott of Malleny (1747 to 1842), 4th Laird, who substantially expanded and embellished the estate following his military career and return from service in the late 18th century.
The Scott arms also appear at Blair Castle in Dalry, Ayrshire, following the 1710 marriage settlement uniting the Blair and Scott families.
We are grateful to Richard Grigson for his research and assistance.
A rare and historically grounded pair retaining strong surface and clear heraldic carving.
Condition
Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
On Request
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