Dickinsons Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
This generous and bold chair has a shaped, carved and pierced cresting rail. This rail having incised initials T W M. which sits between the back legs finished with a pyramid finial. A large back panel, carved with a central carnation, with smaller flowerheads and scrolling leaves. The single plank lift up seat with original hinges. Well shaped arms on gun barrel turned supports.
Excellent colour and surface and lovely dry wainscot oak behind.
For similar examples see Victor Chinnery "Oak Furniture The British tradition" Page 438
A good and rare example of a north country chair, with an excellent rich, dark patina.
Cheshire/Lancashire, circa 1680.
Dickinsons Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.
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Superb 17th Century Box Seat Lancashire Armchair.
