Lot Essay
The pencil inscription is probably that of John Reynolds, upholder, who was admitted Freeman on 17 March 1792. This may perhaps explain both eh English and Continental webbing.
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS A LA REINE, each with channelled, arched cartouche-shaped padded back, arms and seat covered in close-nailed petit point floral needlework with ribbon-tied posies upon a tan ground, the arched toprail centred by a foliate-spray, above scrolled arms and a foliate-centred channelled seat-rail, upon fan-headed cabriole legs and scroll feet, one chair with pencil inscription to the seat-rail J. Reynolds June 25 1782, with baton carrying-holes to the underside, re-gilt and with green under-painting
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