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Lot 68
Set of Six English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The two armchairs are custom late early 20th century additions, the four side chairs being 18th century, all with a shaped crest rail, pierced vasiform back splat set within molded shoe, over upholstered needlepoint seat with brass nail tack trim, flush seat rails, square straight legs with molded exterior corner, stretcher base, down-swept rear legs, the arms with shaped scrolled knuckles and shaped arm supports.

Side chairs 38.5 x 21 x 19 in.; Armchairs 39.25 x 24 x 21.5 in.; Seat height 18.5 in.

Hairline crack to one rear leg of armchair; one side chair with break to web strapping and seat looseness; all chairs with wear and some marring marks to stiles; later needlepoint seats; several chairs with break and repair to back splat.