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Lot 411^W,Ψ

A red painted ash-laminate and beech Prince of Wales Investiture chair
Designed in 1969 by Lord Snowdon

Home & Interiors

12 – 23 September 2025, 12:00 BST

London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £704 inc. premium

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A red painted ash-laminate and beech Prince of Wales Investiture chair

Designed in 1969 by Lord Snowdon
The rectangular back parcel gilt decorated with the Prince of Wales feathers and the motto: 'Ich Dien', on square section legs, 54.5cm wide x 50.5cm deep x 78cm high, (21in wide x 19 1/2in deep x 30 1/2in high)

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The Prince of Wales' Investiture ceremony was held at Caernarfon Castle in North Wales on 1st July 1969.

Aiding the Earl of Snowdon, who was also the Constable of Caernarfon Castle, in its design was Carl Toms (1927-1999) and John Pound (Ministry of Works) and was manufactured by Remploy, who employed a disabled workforce in a welfare to work scheme.

In total 4,600 chairs were made for the ceremony, originally with Welsh tweed upholstered cushions. After the ceremony, the chairs were available for guests to buy for £12 to help fund the ceremony.

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