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Description:
Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Shield-back Armchair, probably Baltimore, Maryland, c. 1800, the center of the shield with Prince of Wales carved feathers above drapery and an inlaid oval patera below, with molded arms, bowed seat rails, square tapering front legs and raking rear legs, (repairs),ht. 37, seat ht. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
evidence of significant upholstery history, minor repairs to seat rail, chip to one arm where it meets stile.
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Keywords
WalesStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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