Y A MATCHED PAIR OF ANGLO-INDIAN EBONY OPEN ARMCHAIRS, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

Y&nbspA MATCHED PAIR OF ANGLO-INDIAN EBONY OPEN ARMCHAIRS SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY Upholstered in pink gingham, with foliate carved top rail above reeded arms and conforming legs, minor differences in the design of the arm terminal supports and the legs 99cm high, 58cm wide, 82cm deep Condition Report: Structurally sound and ready for use. Upholstery in good condition. The ebony with minor marking and wear. The top of one chairback upright with old repair to an old break. Both back legs on the same chair have spliced repairs incorporating replaced timber. The other chair also with the back legs spliced with replaced timber and with some loss of timber to the back of one leg. The same chair with an old repair to the top of the chairback finial and with some black paint staining around the repairs. Some indentations and knocks to the reverse of the back seat rail. The arm terminals on one chair show glue deposits to the underside indicating that they have been re-secured. Very minor loss of ebony carving to one top rail. As mentioned in the description, the chairs are not an exact pair because the armrest supports and legs are slightly different however it is difficult to notice the differences unless inspected closely. Condition Report Disclaimer