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AN ELM, FRUITWOOD, BEECH AND WILLOW HIGHBACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, THAMES VALLEY, MID 19TH CENTURY
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AN ELM, FRUITWOOD, BEECH AND WILLOW HIGHBACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, THAMES VALLEY, MID 19TH CENTURY

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AN ELM, FRUITWOOD, BEECH AND WILLOW HIGHBACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, THAMES VALLEY, MID 19TH CENTURY
with an almost solid vase splat and perched toprail, arms with inswept supports and turned legs joined by stretchers
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.

Lot Essay

Micro ananlysis has confirmed that the arm bow is indeed willow which, like the spindles, splat and legs would have been darker stained originally. The thick, curved toprail is an unusual feature in an otherwise typical Windsor chair.

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