Buckingham Town Council Chamber

Large Boardroom Table
The top is made from eight continuous planks running lengthwise, with cross-grained ends, and a moulded edge over a 5" frieze. A single drawer, with a brass loop handle, is fitted to one end. The supports are eight inverted baluster legs. Solid oak throughout. 150" long, 62" wide. Basically c.1840 with later alterations and restoration, mainly being the replacement of the original "D" ends and strengthening to the underside. The table would be difficult to replace taking into consideration the exact size needed.

Boardroom Chairs
The top rails are arched, 5" deep, with concave ends, supported on two cleft uprights; within the top rail of each chair is a cartouche containing a carved representation of the Buckingham Swan. The 18" chair seats are in stuff-over brown leather with brass close studding. The supports are of baluster configuration with ring turning. Oak. Of the eighteen chairs, sixteen form one set from c.1860; the other two were made at a later date – possibly early 20th century. To find a replacement set would be virtually impossible.

Single Chair
Of the exact same design as above, except for the Buckingham Swan; this chair has a plain top rail. Mahogany c.1860.

Chairman’s Chair
Made to the same idea in design as the other chairs. Spoon back surrounded by show-wood with the top widening to hold a cartouche with the carving of the Buckingham Swan. The downswept arms have "c" scroll supports; the chair supports are of baluster configuration with ring turning. The back, arms and stuff-over seat are covered in brown leather with brass close studding. 48" high overall, seat width 23". Oak c.1860.

Occasional Table
Hexagonal shape with a carved and decorated top, the flat sides having panels with bobbin turned insets, profuse carving, mother-of-pearl inlay, and ending in Moorish arches. The six sides are 13" and the table height is 30". Probably Indian c.1900. The condition is very poor.

Occasional Table
Round, plain top with a moulded edge; supported on shallow cabriole legs ending with a small pad foot. The legs are united by four stretchers supporting a round undertier. 21" diameter, 28" high. Mahogany c.1900.

Elbow Chair
Usually described as s "smoker’s bow" this has a low curved, back rail on eight turned supports which are joined to a "saddle" seat. The turned legs are joined by Double H stretchers. Elm c.1880.

Writing Table
Plain top with a ¾ 2" gallery, over two oak lined drawers, each with one turned knob handle. Supported on turned legs. 41" wide, 20" deep 30" high. Mahogany c.1880. (The gallery may be a later edition).

Side Chairs
Queen Anne style; high arched back with shaped central splat. Faded, floral pattern drop-in seats in a 17 ½" frame. Cabriole leg supports united by "H" stretchers. Solid mahogany c.1880. The eight chairs are made up of a set of six and a matching pair.