A pair of George III mahogany open armchairs, circa 1760

with drop in caned seats

Most probably purchased by Arthur Hill-Trevor, 1^st Viscount Dungannon (of the second creation) (1694 - 1771) for Belvoir Park, Fermanagh;
Moved to Brynkinalt Hall, Denbighshire by Arthur Hill-Trevor, 2^nd Viscount Dungannon (1763 – 1837) in 1795 upon the sale of Belvoir Park;
Thence by descent.

A fine pair of chairs in reasonable condition. One arm chair with restorations to the back splat which has been broken and repaired at some stage, this chair also lacking a spandrel to the back left return. The drop in seats can be secured with wooden latches. With old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.
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For catalogue note please see lot 346