A set of six George III mahogany dining chairs, late 18th/early 19th century, probably North Country

with foliate covered fabric drop in seats together with two later armchairs, modern, with buttoned green velvet drop in seats (8)

Each chair with a later gadrooned moulding to the front sear rail. The drop-in seats in good order, although some discolouration and recently re-done. There are old marks and scratches and differences in timber colour to each. Blocks to the underside with evidence of old worm.
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