A pair of George II mahogany side chairs circa 1755

with yellow damask upholstered backs and seats

One chair with loose frame and two missing ear brackets, one to front of front right hand leg and the side of left front leg. One later metal re-enforcement bracket to underframe and several later strenghthening screws to underneath of frame. Perhaps some of the backing blocks to the ear brackets possibly later. Later angle blocks to the rails replacing the original angle brackets. Seat upholstery with later springing. The other chair in much better condition. Both chairs with old marks scratches and chips to carving. Upholstery dirty and slightly worn.
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