A near pair of mahogany and painted tub armchairs

A near pair of mahogany and painted tub armchairs, early 19th century, in need of re-upholstery, each 88cm highProvenance: Berwick House, ShropshireCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and useChips and scratches to legs, one obvious chip to the foot of the painted beech chair. The mahogany chair with damaged front legs with metal brace and other repairs, one lack leg also repaired.The un-painted example with brackets and supports to the frame, and woodworm throughout.Evidence of old worm to seat rails and blockUpholstery aged, stained and loose, the linen slightly brittle, the painted chair overlaid with a pale cotton fabric. The painted chair with loosely compacted horsehair in comparison to the mahogany chair. Both in need of restoration overall, and as catalogued in need of re-upholsteryPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer