Attributed with references to J H Belter, circa 1850′s. Opulent John Henry Belter “Henry Clay” pattern Victorian Rococo Revival Laminated Rosewood Very Fine eight piece parlor set consisting of a fine Sofa, with deep serpentine seat rail, Marvelous Arm Chair, four nicely executed Side Chairs, and a very impressive pair of opposing Meridiennes. Presented in professional restored condition this marvelous ensemble has been professionally upholstered using the buttoned & tufted fluted design in carnation pink. Our restorer uses a technique closely akin to French Polishing when refreshing the old finish. The Belter Henry Clay pattern chairs have a distinctive outline, looking a little like a stylized cabochon. This set has two horizontal arabesques found on a typical Belter Henry Clay chair, one shaped like an inverted “U” framing the top and the second shaped like a lyre framing the bottom. The set characteristically displays the typical Henry Clay stylized shell carving between the arabesques and the upholstery. The Sofa has fruit and flower carvings on all three crest, a carved Rose Bud & leaves on the knees, and the serpentine skirt panel displays carved flowers & foliage. This set closely resembles the set of Belter Henry Clay parlor furniture from the Henry Clay Mansion in Ashland, Kentucky, the pattern’s name sake set, now decommissioned and in a private collection UPDATE, we have now been informed that the Henry Clay Mansion was able to retain some chairs from the original name sake set, thanks Warren for letting us know. REFERENCES: AMERICAN FURNITURE OF THE 19TH CENTURY by Richard & Eileen Dubrow pares 97, 113, and 119. THE FURNITURE OF JOHN HENRY BELTER & THE ROCOCO REVIVAL, By Marvin D. Stanek, and Douglas K. True, pages 52, 62, and 64. Sofa: Height 46 1/2 inches, impressive 89 inches long, and depth 32 inches. Arm Chair: Height 40 inches, width 24 inches, and depth 24 inches. Side Chairs: Height 36 inches, width 18 inches, and depth 18 inches. Meridiennes: Height 34 inchees, width 41 inches, and depth 26 inches. The item “ELEGANT VICTORIAN J H BELTER HENRY CLAY ROSEWOOD PARLOR SET” is in sale since Saturday, September 29, 2012. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Sofas & Chaises\1800-1899″. The seller is “tom5315″ and is located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Living Room Sets
- Style: Rococo
- Age: 1800-1899
- Original/Reproduction: Original
