18th century, elm wood, having the typical form of a continuous curved rail over turned supports and pierced splats, straight legs with cross stretcher base.

30 x 26.5 x 21in.

Private Estate, Durham, NC Underside bears paper label: Violet Viscountess Melville. ( A Maisie Violet Dundas was born to the Viscount Melville in 1892)

Two patches to crest and two splits and repairs to rail below; some worm damage to seat rails; wear to feet.

$400 - 600