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Lot 65

A VICTORIAN OAK MELBOURNE STOCK EXCHANGE MEMBER'S CHAIR
Circa 1890

In Gothic Revival style, the padded square back with a shaped and carved crest centred on the Stock Exchange cipher flanked by the fleur-de-lis finials of the upright supports above the open arms and moulded seat, on turned front supports and sled feet
125cm high, 62cm wide, 62cm deep

Estimate $4,000 - $5,000

Sold for $6,500

Very well presented, probably previously lightly restored and repolished; structurally sound and showing little appreciable wear. The green simulated leather covering the padding and the rear side of the back is later and in good condition.


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Installed for use as one of the members' chairs in the former Melbourne Stock Exchange in Collins Street upon its completion in 1891 (now part of the 'Gothic Bank'), remaining in use there until 1961.

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8785
6:00pm - 7 July 2025
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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