A SET OF FOUR GEORGE IV MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, CIRCA 1830 |

the cartouche backs decorated in polychrome and parcel-gilt with the Smith crest in reserve with solid seats, the reverse of each back with carrying aperture

Inventory of the Property of Oswald A. Smith at 73 Eaton Square, 1890, possibly 'Entrance Hall, Stairs & Landings / Four mahogany hall chairs';
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 33 Grosvenor Street, 1904, possibly 'Hall / 3 mahogany carved hall chairs' and 'Inner Hall' mahogany hall chair';
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, 'The Hall / A set of four mahogany Hall chairs with carved shell tops and crested backs';
Inventory of the Property of Rose O. Smith at 25 Chesham Place, 1931. 'Entrance Hall / Mahogany hall chair decorated crest' and 'Inner Hall / 3 Mahogany Hall Chairs, crested backs'

Very decorative. Wear from age and use. The polychrome crests with ingrained dirt and wear. Some old repairs to legs included a sliced replaced section but solid One seat with old fracture and repair. One chair with repaired break to back and seat with later dark polish above a front seat rail with patch and discoloration. Very charming.
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