Lot 282
  • 282

A William and Mary carved walnut and cane armchair late 17th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 122cm. high, 61cm wide; 4ft., 2ft.
the back carved with scroll and crown motifs and with a conforming front stretcher rail, with scroll arms and incised trellis pattern to the seat rails and central splat, on scroll legs

Condition

The usual traces of old worm throughout. Rear splats with later applied batons. Rear seat rail with old repairs. Underframe of seat with two metal rails and two timber rails applied to the inner rim for strengthening. Fragmenting on feet. Of firm stance.
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