circa 1730s, a "crook'd back" chair in early black paint, now fitted with vintage Russia leather with brass tacking, looking glass crest, 45 x 18-1/2 x 18 in.
Provenance: Anthony Werneke, June, 1994; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
Note: Consignor notes indicate this was found with original leather back and and needlework seat, which were removed and replaced with Russia leather. The chair is accompanied by those early upholstery remnants.
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Anthony Werneke, June, 1994; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
good structural condition, lacking small laminations at front toes, later paint to frame for leather back, minor old crack and repair at top of crest
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