The_seat_of_the_chairman_of_the_court_of_directors_of_the_East_India_Company_(c.1730)_-_BL_Foster_905.jpg

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The seat of the chairman of the court of directors of the East India Company, subsequently that of the Secretary of State for India.

Large ornately carved armchair with a high back surmounted by the crowned head of Neptune and dolphins forming the cabriole front legs and feet. Embroidered panel depicting the arms of the East India Company on the centre back. Walnut with crimson velvet upholstery.
Date circa 1730
date QS:P571,+1730-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
institution QS:P195,Q23308
Accession number
Foster 905
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Originally made c.1730.

Held and digitised by the British Library, and uploaded to Flickr Commons .
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Catalogue entry: IOSM F905

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