Lot 753
  • 753

Fine William and Mary Black-Painted Turned Maple Bannister-Back Armchair, Probably Milford area, Connecticut, Circa 1770

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • maple
  • Height 44 1/2 in.
feet reduced in height.

Provenance

John Walton, Inc., Jewett City, Connecticut.

Condition

Wear commensurate with age and use. Remnants of gold paint to the bannisters and turned stiles. Rush seat replaced. 1/4" of top of proper left finial lacking. Proper right tip within the scroll element of the crest is reglued, Feet replaced. Width: 24 inches Depth: 17 inches
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