signed "Brower", New York, circa 1810, each with paneled crest rail above a slat centering an urn flanked by facing swans, 32-1/2 in. (overall), 18 in. (seat height)Note: The Christie's catalog records that "each chair is inscribed on the bottom of the front rail "L.L.? Brower maker 181 Chamber St., New York". There were a number of craftsmen named Brower working in the furniture trades listed in the New York City directories in the early 19th century. This signature, which is difficult to read, may be that of John L. Brower, who kept a "cabinet-warehouse" at various addresses at that time."; Provenance: Rebecca Warner Swift, wife of Henry Swift; Mary Messler Swift, wife of Charles Wells Swift, son; Elma D. Swift, daughter; Theodore V. K. Swift, nephew; Christie's, New York, June 4, 1988, lot 217, sold for $6,600 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia good condition overall, breaks and repairs at crest scrolls, one break and repair at swan attachment with later screw at underside, each chair with crack at one front leg, cracks and repairs at swans' necks (one chair with later color at back of slat)