A Prince of Wales Investiture chair, 1969 Designed by Lord Snowdon In red-stained ash, laminated plywood and painted elm, the back impressed with a large gilt Prince of Wales feather motif, above a padded seat on square tapering legs, 54.5cm wide, 48.5cm deep, 78cm high (21in wide, 19in deep, 30 1/2in high). Footnotes: 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. Condition Report Minor wear, chips, scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use. Minor stains and marks to upholstered seat. Overall in good condition. This condition report is provided for convenience only and may not cover factors that a bidder considers important. Bonhams is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the report and all bidders must satisfy themselves of condition before bidding. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing