This is a very satisfying example of the classic Welsh stick chair in native ash and oak, with a bold crest rail above a stick back with a two-piece armrest with four turned supports, over a thick chamfered seat raised on four outward-splayed legs with turned bases and united by an H-stretcher, the central one turned (and very worn!).
This is a good collector''s example, with several layers of historical paint which are largely worn through on the seat, back and armrest, giving the much sought-after effect of an accumulated surface finish.
Wonderful surface patination, Carmarthenshire, circa 1760.
(Slightly worn to one side, giving a lean; very old repair to the base of the front right-hand leg))
See ''Welsh Furniture 1250-1950: A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design'' for similar examples and an account of the tradition
Height: 37.75ins; 96 cms.
Seat Height: 15 ins; 38 cms.
Width at front of seat: 21ins; 53.5 cms.
Depth of seat: 13.50 ins; 34.25 cms.
Seat thickness: 1.75 ins; 4.5 cms.
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Antique Number: SA1084852
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 96cm (37.8inches)
Width is 53.5cm (21.1inches)
Depth is 34.2cm (13.5inches)
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