A Pair of Victorian Chairs by John Moyr Smith

Black pear wood, partly turned, decorated with mother-of-pearl, with ceramic tiles in the backrest made by Minton (designed by John Moyr Smith after the novels of Sir Walter Scott). John Moyr Smith (1839-1912). England, John Moyr Smith/Minton, Stroke on Trent, 1870 - 1880, height 104 cm. Upholstery requires restoration. Note: two chairs from this set are on display at the Musee D'Orsay in Paris.Condition 2-

Black pear wood, partly turned, decorated with mother-of-pearl, the backs inset with ceramic tiles made by Minton (designed by John Moyr Smith after the novels of Sir Walter Scott). John Moyr Smith (1839-1912). England, John Moyr Smith/Minton, Stroke on Trent, 1870 - 1880, height 104 cm. Upholstery requires restoration. Note: two chairs from this set are on display at the Musee D´Orsay in Paris.Condition 2-, Made of ebonized pearwood, partially turned and decorated with nacre, chair backs with ceramic tiles made by the Minton company (designed by John Moyr Smith inspired by the novels of Sir Walter Scott) John Moyr Smith (1839 - 1912). England, John Moyr Smith/Minton, Stroke on Trent, 1870 - 1880, height 104 cm. Upholstery requires restoration. Note: two chairs from this set are exhibited at the Musee D¬¥Orsay in Paris.Condition 2-