Peter J. Martin and Son Antiques

Description

Handsome and fine quality pair of distressed oak elbow or carver chairs in the Jacobean taste, having carved cresting rails with rosettes, spiral twist and turned uprights and front legs, and leather covered drop-in seats.

Width 23" (58cm) Depth 21" (53cm) Height (overall) 42" (107cm) Height (seat) 19” (49cm)

Condition and Details of Restoration
These chairs are in untouched original condition, and are structurally completely sound. They were ‘distressed’ when made, i.e. some marks and scratches were deliberately added to give them the appearance of being older than they are. As can be seen from the photographs, the seats have minor stains and scuffs but no tears. Also, there is some minor damage to the cane work (see detail photograph), but nothing serious.