A George III mahogany armchair frame 1770

with upright back, downswept arms and chamfered square legs united by stretchers

Fair condition, retaining many original features. Overall the joints are loose and there are many repairs and later sections. The back and horizontal sections are essentially period. The down-swept arm sections both have significant repairs and later sections. The period seat rails have later re-enforced corners, the back legs lacking casters and the front les have been reduced in height. the legs are joined by a later oak 'H' stretcher. Pleasing proportions. 98cm. high, 62cm. wide, and 87cm. deep. Seat height 33cm.
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