pair-of-english-footstools-circa-1890s
Lot 94
Pair of English Footstools, circa 1890s
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Dainty octagonal form of burled elm veneer, the lower edge bordered by barber pole inlay, raised on brass claw feet with clutch marble-like glass balls which serve as casters, later attractive silk floral upholstery.

6.5 x 12 x 12 in.

From the Collection of Binford Chew Carr, Durham, North Carolina. Originally purchased at Fortnum & Mason in London in the 1940s.

Veneer and inlay chips; some hairlines to glass balls.

$400 - 800