Lot 64
  • 64

A William and Mary giltwood stool, late 17th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • giltwood
  • height 18 in.
  • 45.7 cm
Re-gilt.

Condition

Good condition; re-gilded; some small chips to gilding and gesso; gilding is stable; the X-form stretcher probably later; some minor old worm damage to the rails; the stool is sturdy.
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