Lot 724
  • 724

Very Fine and Rare Pilgrim Century Turned and Joined Maple and Oak Leather-Upholstered 'Cromwellian' Side Chair, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1680

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • maple and oak
  • Height 36 3/4 in.
retains an old dry surface. 

Provenance

Christie's, New York, The Collection of May and Howard Joynt, Alexandria, Virginia, January 20, 1990, sale 7012, lot 464A.

Condition

Wear commensurate with age and use. There are some age splits consistent with age. The leather upholstery shows some cracks consistent with use. The underside of the seat shows an addition internal seat rail structure with later corner blocks. Reupholstered. Width: 18 1/4 inches Depth: 14 3/4 inches
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