Suite of Eight George III-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs late 19th century, in the Hepplewhite taste, comprised of a pair of armchairs and six sidechairs, each with a shield back adorned with Prince of Wales plumes, on fluted legs joined by H-form stretchers. h. 38"
In overall good condition with normal shrinkage, wear, minor surface imperfections and indications of age and use. Seven chairs are tight. One exhibits a very tiny amount of movement at the juncture of the back and rear seat rail. It is nominal, and the chair should be usable for a long time as it is. There is an added strip of mahogany on top of each rear seat rail. They are secured with modern brads, without filler over their heads. Upholstery is in good condition. Seat height: approx. 19-1/2" Seat width: front approx. 20-1/2"; rear approx. 15" Seat depth: approx. 16-3/4"
Suite of Eight George III-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs late 19th century, in the Hepplewhite taste, comprised of a pair of armchairs and six sidechairs, each with a shield back adorned with Prince of Wales plumes, on fluted legs joined by H-form stretchers. h. 38"
In overall good condition with normal shrinkage, wear, minor surface imperfections and indications of age and use. Seven chairs are tight. One exhibits a very tiny amount of movement at the juncture of the back and rear seat rail. It is nominal, and the chair should be usable for a long time as it is. There is an added strip of mahogany on top of each rear seat rail. They are secured with modern brads, without filler over their heads. Upholstery is in good condition. Seat height: approx. 19-1/2" Seat width: front approx. 20-1/2"; rear approx. 15" Seat depth: approx. 16-3/4"
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