A set of twelve mahogany dining chairs ten George circa 1790, two of a later date

including a pair of armchairs, the moulded backs with reeded stick splats surmounted by wheat-ear carving, the slip-in seats covered in blue fabric, the tapered square legs with collars, two of the standard chairs later copies 

Generally tidy and of solid stance. Some re-tipping on front ( approx. 2in.) and rear legs ( approx. 3ins) and some collars to the front feet partially lacking. Good looking and upholstery neat. Chair 1. Some slight movement to joints. Age cracks to the top of both front legs. Chair 2. Top-rail repaired. Collar missing from the the tip of one leg. Chair 3. Good condition Chairs 4, 5 All legs re-tipped Chair 6 (armchair) All legs re-tipped Chairs 7, 8. all collars missing from front legs Chair 9 Good condition Chair 10, 11 All legs tipped Chair 12 (Armchair) All legs tipped, losses to collars To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising or David Macdonald on 0207 293 5107 or 0207 293 5507.
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