Pair Of Carved Birds Eye Maple And Gilt-Brass Mounted Aesthetic Period Armchairs
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Description
Probably New York.
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF CARVED BIRDS EYE MAPLE AND GILT-BRASS MOUNTED AESTHETIC PERIOD ARMCHAIRS
The incurved rectangular back rests upon an apron whose sides are carved with incised Greek key and arabesque motifs and surmounted by carved stylized acroteria. Detachable foliate roundels conceal steel fixing bolts. The armrests are raised on acanthine gilt brass mounted incurving supports. The whole raised on carved and fluted toupie form legs. Several roundels are old replacements. Castors replaced.
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More Information
Period: 19th Century Materials: Of solid birds eye maple. Gilt brass mounts, parcel gilding. Creation Date: Circa 1870. Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Aesthetic Movement, Traditional Dealer Reference #: 11029 Incollect Reference #: 449713 -
Dimensions
W. 26 in; H. 33.5 in; D. 32 in; W. 66.04 cm; H. 85.09 cm; D. 81.28 cm;
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