Sofa in marine walnut and ebony with Grand Tour plaque

We are pleased to offer a rare and highly collectible Victorian salon sofa framed in marine walnut and ebony, featuring an inlaid Grand Tour plaque as part of a suite. This sofa is part of a set that also includes a pair of 'his and hers' library armchairs and four dining chairs, but the sale concerns only the sofa mentioned in the title. The ebony frame stands out with contrasting marine walnut panels. The inlaid Grand Tour plaque is of great beauty and distinguishes this piece from others. The sofa retains all its original porcelain casters and caps. The frame has been cleaned, waxed, and polished, showing signs of use consistent with its age but is structurally sound. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned, showing some visible marks. The dimensions are height 93.5 cm, width 187 cm, depth 82 cm, seat height 44.5 cm. This sofa is part of a suite that includes a pair of library armchairs and four dining chairs sold separately. The frame has been cleaned, waxed, and polished. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned with some visible marks. The frame retains its original porcelain casters and caps.