A set of six American painted Windsor side chairs

one branded 1700 to the underside and with a partial paper table inscribed "New York(?)."  Together with two associated American painted Windsor side chairs. 8 pieces.

'1700'- with later red paint; the bottom of plank seat 1700; traces of black paint to seat; craquelure and losses to painted decoration; '...DB' in chalk Chair – later painted; repaired break to top of hoop back; three central spindles broken through at top. Set of six chairs with black painted underside; spindles standing slight proud through hoop back; traces of earlier painted decoration; losses and chips.
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