AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
EARLY AMERICAN BANNISTER BACK ARMCHAIR.First quarter 19th century New England, possibly Connecticut. The pierced and scrolled Prince of Wales crest joined to block and baluster-turned stiles with turned finials and five split banister splats joined to the molded arms with scrolled grips centering the trapezoidal woven seat raised on blocked and spool-turned frontal legs terminating in Spanish feet joined by a double box stretcher with reel- and ring-turned frontal stretchers. SIZE: 48" h (back), 18-1/2" h (seat) x 23" w. PROVENANCE: Contents of a lifetime collection "Brook Crossing," South Pomfret, VT. CONDITION: Old cleaned surface with normal and expected wear. Rush seat old, if not original. Frame remains tight and sturdy. Good overall condition. 52806-91 HMG (1,500-2,500)