Late 18th century, cherry, shaped crest rail with fluted ears, pierced vasiform back splat, rush seat, molded straight leg with stretcher base.

40 x 19.5 x 17 in.

By direct descent from the Cudworth family, Scituate/Norwell Massachusetts. The family home, which is now the home of the Scituate historical society, was once the home of the grandson of Gen. James Cudworth. Passed by direct descent to the Nesbitt, Gile and finally to the Pratt family.

Some looseness to joinery; one chair with break and repair to splat and cleaned down; the other chair in old surface.

$500 - 800