This is a wonderful example of the classic Welsh stick chair in native ash and sycamore, with an elaborately shaped crest rail above a stick back, with a very complex and unusual five-piece armrest (one for the collectors!) with turned front supports, over a thick seat raised on four outward-splayed shaped legs united by a H-stretcher. This is a nice collector''s example, with traces of historical paint largely worn through on the seat, armrests and back, giving the much sought-after effect of an accumulated surface finish.Good natural surface patination, Swansea Valley (Glamorgan), circa 1780.(Old replacements to the front of the arms - see close-ups)See ''Welsh Furniture 1250-1950: A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design'' for similar examples and an account of the traditionHeight: 41ins; 104 cms.Seat Height: 15.5 ins; 39.5 cms.Width at front of seat: 19 ins; 48.25 cms.Depth of seat: 14 ins; 35.5 cms.Seat thickness: 1.75 ins; 4.5 cms.Ite...