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19446
A Fine Antique Library Armchair
A Fine Antique Library Armchair
Dimensions: H: 50 in / 128 cm | W: 28 in / 71 cm | D: 28 in / 71 cm
PRICE: £12,500
19446
Constructed in mahogany, rising from castor shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear, the knees carved with addorsed ‘C’ scrolls, dressed with pendant foliates; the seat frame channelled and moulded, of exuberant serpentine form: the front rail having a scallop shell to the centre, issuing richly carved foliates; the seat upholstered, and it’s padded swept arms conjoining the shaped balloon back, the serpentine toprail bearing a carved Ducal Crown, the coat of arms below, and the Latin motto, ‘Malo Mori Quam Foederi’ - ‘Death Before Dishonour’, carved on a ribband. Circa 1835
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