Newly upholstered in a spring green pure silk from the Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company (thickly woven from an original 18th century fabric pattern) and with double piped and button back original detailing.
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With anthemion and ribbon carving to the arms, fluted tapered legs with leafy terminals and lovely tied ribbon cartouche to the back, all indicative of a high quality 18th century maker and with some decorative elements in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.
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Photographs showing the complete and original frame prior to re-upholstery are available on request.
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A beautiful and elegant chair, solid, comfortable and usable. Some light wear to the gilt, tiny nibbles and minor restorations consistent with a chair of this age which has been very well cared for all of its life.
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No weakness in any joints, no significant repairs, a very fine armchair with beautiful oval overstuffed seat on ribbon carved rails.
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Dimensions are:
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Height is 38 inches, max width is 27 inches and depth is 26 inches.
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Height from floor to top of seat is 17 inches. Height from floor to top of arms is 25 inches
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Width between the arms is 23 inches and depth of seat is 19 inches.
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For metric please multiply by 2.5
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Antique Number: SA1045517
Dateline of this antique is 1750
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