The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
In sturdy condition, ready to place. With scattered age and construction cracks, and with general overall marks, nicks, surfaces cratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use, including two losses to the back proper left foot at the chair stamped 'VII'. The chair stamped 'VII' also has a replaced proper left back ear. The veneers with scattered fraying, lifting, and minor cracks with minor areas of losses and signs of infill and restorations. The chair stamped 'I' with an old repaired split across back seat rail, now stable, and with resultant dowel repair to side of back rail; a small section of the molding above the shoe is lacking. Chair 'I' in slightly drier condition and with slightly more sun-fading than chair 'VII'. Each with later corner-blocks, and some evidence of previous old woodworm to the rails, now inactive. As stated in the cataloguing, the drop-in seat to the chair stamped 'VII' is later, and slightly too large for its frame. As stated in the cataloguing, the upholstery is associated; with the expected fading, general wear, minor marks and faint discoloration, commensurate with age and use. The blue petit-point circa late seventeenth/early eighteenth century, with the expected restitching, not extensive, good color retention. The black-ground covering to the other seat possibly later, as stated in the cataloguing. Overall good condition.
431⁄4 in. (110 cm.) high; 211⁄2 in. (55 cm.) wide; 241⁄2 in. (62.5 cm.) deep; 18 in. (46 cm.) high, the seat (over cushion); 17 in. (43.5 cm.) deep, the seat
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