Glenisters Patent Reclining Gaming Armchair in Mahogany

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The armchair is in good used condition. Stable and sound in construction, with signs of age and use. General wear … Read more The armchair is in good used condition. Stable and sound in construction, with signs of age and use. General wear throughout to include some scratches, scuffs, marks and small indentations commensurate with age and use. Felt to interior of arrests in distressed condition, leather with scratches and scuffs throughout. Mahogany ‘Glenister’s patent’ reclining gaming chair by Albert Glenister.

Circa 1919, the two arm supports with hinged lids and circular dished front ends, one lid enclosing a baize lined divided interior, two pull-out compartments and some playing cards, the other lid enclosing a baize lined compartment incorporating five divisions with two associated decanters and two glasses, above a shaped slide to the front opening to reveal a hinged adjustable footrest, on castors. Glenister is credited as the inventor of this ingenious model, often referred to as a reclining gaming chair, and was evidently responsible for ensuring it was patented in his name. This piece has an attribution mark,
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