British, 18th century, oak throughout with curved back, old mellow surface, 54 x 60 x 21 in.; Note: This item descended in the Russell family of Boston, Massachusetts and was later displayed in the Gibbs-Blackwood house when the family purchased the home in the mid 20th century.  For more information on the history and furnishings of the Gibbs-Blackwood House, please see: Samuel and Narcissa Chamberlain's, Southern Interiors of Charleston, South Carolina, Hasting House, 1956, page 124.; Provenance: Gibbs-Blackwood House, Charleston, South Carolina; Private Collection scattered large cracks and shrinkage separations, some distress and color retouch at crest rail, including crack and repair, feet with early iron braces, other distress and minor repairs