US$3,146.54 This is a fantastic antique pair of English Victorian Sheraton Revival satinwood armchairs which date from Circa 1890. They are both profusely hand painted with floral sprays and swagged ribbons. Each with oval shield shaped plaques painted with frolicking putti. The arms scroll gently onto tulip turned supports and they stand on baluster tapering legs which are also decorated with hand painted floral motifs. One chair is stamped: 'HOWARD & SONS LTD, 13995 1822, BERNERS ST. There is no mistaking their beautiful and stylish design, which is certain to make them a treasured addition to one of the rooms in your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 84 x Width 59 x Depth 52 - armchair Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches - armchair Howard and Sons of London were one of the best upholstery chair makers of the Victorian era. They were as well known as the antique furniture makers Gillows for the quality and styles of furniture. Howard and Sons worked together with Gillows of Lancaster on several occasions and it is said that they manufactured pieces of upholstered furniture for Gillows and other renowned makers like Maple and Co. Howard and Sons chairs were shown at large exhibitions around the world and supplied several Royal homes. Howard and Sons were mainly well known for antique upholstered easy armchairs, antique sofas, antique wing chairs and antique chaise lounge. They also made some very fine furniture and you can see some very nice examples on the market today. They only used the finest materials and made their chairs for comfort. Howard and Sons mainly used traditional upholstering techniques such as tenon jointed frames, stitched front edging...