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A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler

A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler
A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler

A George III Campaign Chair Bed by Thomas Butler

Ref: 15906

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The wide upholstered frame raised on turned mahogany legs with brass castor, folding hinged & extending pine bed frame with screw in turned mahogany legs, three down filled cushions.

Butler advertised this chair as : 'Upon the best and most approved principle forming a handsome easy chair, and is with great ease transformed into a Tent Bed, with Furniture and Bedding complete'.

English, circa 1805-10.

H:107 W:92 D:194 CM (Seat Height 45 cm)

H:42 W:36.1 D:76.3 INCHES (Seat Height 17.8 inches).

Thomas Butler is recorded as manufacturing furniture from about 1787 to 1814 and is considered to be one of the leading makers of campaign furniture. His trade card states `The Original Manufactory. For the Patent bedsteads, Sofa Beds, Chair Beds & New Invented Dining Tables. To prevent mistake and imposition, be particular to enquire for the Name, T.Butler, Upholsterer and Cabinet Maker' .