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For two closely related examples, see Dubrow, American Furniture of the Nineteenth Century 1840-1880, Exton, Pennsylvania, 1983, p. 59.
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POSSIBLY NEW YORK, 1840-1860
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A GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR
Possibly New York, 1840-1860
The pointed crest centering a leaf-carved crocket above a carved splat pierced and embellished with paired quatrefoils and pointed arches flanked by lancet stiles over downscrolling arms terminating in carved clover leafs above an over-upholstered trapezoidal seat over a conforming frame embellished with quatrefoil lancets, on ring-turned and faceted tapering legs with double-ball feet
48in. high
Possibly New York, 1840-1860
The pointed crest centering a leaf-carved crocket above a carved splat pierced and embellished with paired quatrefoils and pointed arches flanked by lancet stiles over downscrolling arms terminating in carved clover leafs above an over-upholstered trapezoidal seat over a conforming frame embellished with quatrefoil lancets, on ring-turned and faceted tapering legs with double-ball feet
48in. high