Rare Queen Anne side chair, 18th century

A rare 18th century Queen Anne Style Portuquese side chair having rich foilate-carved crestrail above a vase shaped solid splat. The tooled leather seat and frame appear to be original to the chair. A Portuguese makers' or owners' signiture is written to the seat frame. This is a rare original survival. (#1617)
Dimensions:  Height: 48"  Length: 18"  Width: 20

Francis J. Purcell, Inc.

Francis J. Purcell Inc. is a family business of two generations that for the last 40 years has been dealing in fine antiques and period fireplace mantelpieces. Recently we purchased a 4-story historic building in Olde City Philadelphia and filled it with our collections. Over…

 

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