Lot 938

A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS

On channeled block supports, elements 19th century, 70cm wide; 100cm high (2)

Estimate: £200 - £400
Hammer price: £900
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition report: 

Overall, scuffs and scratches and wear, commensurate with age and use, most notably to the tips of the legs, edges  and extremities.

A few repairs in areas, including a reglued cross stretcher and other repairs to the tops of the  curved arms, at the point where the padded arm rests join. 

One arm with a chipped section at this point and missing ‘nailed’ edging with further edging loose. The other arm with a smaller chipped loss in a. similar area and lacking ‘nailed’ bordering to the inside of the arm.  

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Upholstery dirty and dusty with some wear, as to be expected. 

Dust sheets to the undersides of the seats,  which have not been removed. 

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