Late 18th century, arched crestrail with rope twist edge, reticulated shell back with bellflower and scroll carving, later gold damask over upholstered serpentine seat with well developed scrolled arms on straight molded legs, with stretcher base.

38 x 31 x 19 in.

From the Collection of Mr. Samuel E. Rankin, Gastonia, North Carolina

One with break and looseness to upper right ear and other hairline cracks and repairs to back and stiles; staining to later upholstery; other chair with breaks and repairs to back and crestrail; previous evidence of surface mold; other restoration.