Lot Essay
Although restoration it is difficult to be certain, the arms are very similar to those of Smyth of Westbrook, Co. Westmeath, originally from Yorkshire
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A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV POLYCHROME-PAINTED HALL CHAIRS, each with pierced cartouche-shaped back centred by twin crests of a unicorn and a gentleman's helmet amidst pierced oak leaves and acorns, the solid seat with a coat of arms amidst scrolling foliage, the apron carved with oak leaves and on square tapering legs, restorations to tops of legs, possibly Irish (2)