A fine mid-19th-century Anglo-Indian open-arm library chair, crafted from solid ebony. This elegant piece is exceptionally well-suited for a formal living room, grand study, or collector''s space.
The chair features an intricately shaped crest rail adorned with a hand-carved central scallop shell and scrolling foliage. This crisp, detailed carving frames a high backrest and contoured seat, both fitted with tightly woven, high-quality cane. The piece retains its original, functional brass castors, adding to its historic integrity.
It presents beautifully as a showroom piece, showcasing the pinnacle of mid-19th-century Ceylon (Sri Lanka) craftsmanship from the renowned Galle District.
Dimensions:
Height - 101cm
Seat height - 38cm
Depth - 77cm
Width - 61cm
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1225514
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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