An Italian velvet upholstered carved walnut and parcel-gilt armchair comprising some late 17th century elements

with foliate finials above a rectangular padded back above down-scrolled arms and padded seat on square legs joined by an H-form front stretcher, bobbin-turned and baluster stretchers on bun front feet, upholstered in brown velvet with gilt-metal thread scrolling foliate applique work

In overall good conserved condition. There are chips to top of finials and there is a construction crack running down the left finial when facing. Evidence of old woodworm which appears no longer active. Chips to feet and some of the stretchers. The stretchers look later.
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