Pair of walnut Anglo-Dutch side chairs circa 1715. lignumvitae The mercury plate and backboards

The mercury plate and backboards are later

crested with an acanthus spray

Christie's

44 3/4” (flaps down) D

1778 and another suite of 16 armchairs was supplied to Burton Constable

Pair of walnut Anglo-Dutch side chairs circa 1715. lignumvitae The mercury plate and backboardsA rare and unusual pair of walnut Anglo Dutch side chairs with a saddle chest top rail over a veneered back splat, the stiles carved with bell flowers, having a molded, balloon shaped seat with front carved cabriole legs, having carved knees and carved paw feet. Ex. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Circa 1715 Ht. 39", Seat ht. 17 1 2", D. 21", W. 20 1 2"