A George II mahogany Windsor armchair mid 18th century

with an arched back fitted with baluster turned spindles, outscrolled arm terminals, shaped seat, and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.

Chair in good condition, with a nice old surface and collar beautifully turned. Seat with typical bruises, wear consistent with age and use and with a thin age crack to front right corner which is stable. Some small repairs at cresting rail with joins to stiles. The back two legs each with a plug at joined rails. Back legs are spliced with some plugs and restorations. Underside of seat with a metal brace in order to correct age crack. One spindle to the back rest possibly replaced. Overall with some nicks, wear and bruises to extremities consistent with age and use.
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