A Victorian oak Melbourne stock exchange chair, circa 1890, in Gothic revival style, the padded square back with a shaped and carved crest centred on the the stock exchange monogram flanked by the fleur-de-lis finials of the upright supports above the open arms and moulded seat, on turned front supports and sled feet, 124 cm high, 62 cm wide, 62 cm deep. Provenance: Installed for use as one of the members' chairs in the former Melbourne stock exchange in Collins Street upon its completion in 1891 (now part of the 'Gothic Bank'), remaining in use there until 1961.