Armchair - deckchair - Mahogany - Swivel Captain Deckchair

Antique ship’s chair of the type known as a Captain’s Chair, believed to be British and to date from the second half of the 19th century. The curved backrest features a carved circular medallion depicting a flag on a pole. The flag bears a diagonal cross and a rectangular central panel with partly legible lettering. The emblem has yet to be identified.

Below the medallion, the back splat is decorated with an incised fan motif, scrolls and vertical grooves. The broad, curved arm rail rests on two turned supports. The backrest and arm rail are believed to be mahogany, and the circular seat frame is believed to be oak.

The removable round seat is upholstered in deep red fabric and edged with domed upholstery studs. The underside was later covered with light-coloured fabric and may originally have had woven cane.

The ornate cast-iron tripod base features open scrollwork and terminates in sculpted lion heads and claw feet. Square nuts are visible on the base.

The chair is in good used condition, with patina, localised wear to the upholstery and signs of use on the wood and metal. The detail photographs show the carved flag emblem, the cast-iron base and both sides of the removable seat.