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Description:
Maple Vase-back Side Chair, New England, last half 18th century, with a shaped crest rail, blocked vase- and ring-turned legs ending in Spanish feet, joined by a bulbous turned front stretcher and square side stretchers, old surface, ht. 39 3/4, seat ht. 16 in.
Note: Engraved brass tag on back of chair: "ILE 1767."
Estimate $200-300
Left side seat rail broken at rear joint, extensive wear to rush seat.
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