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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
A Fine Antique Library Armchair
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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