An Associated Pair of Queen Anne Walnut Compass-Seat Side Chairs, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1750

David Stockwell, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

chair one: four later triangular glue blocks added to seat frame; proper right outside laminate to stile probably restored; replaced slip seat chair two: both front legs appear to have broken at junction at one time; seat rail re-glued and strengthened with the addition of screws; proper right front foot cracked; proper right front knee return restored; other knee returns probably restored; marked chair I, slip seat VI
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