Philadelphia area, 1760-1780, chair with carved shell crest, rich old surface, trifid feet, 40 in.; chair in figured walnut, trifid feet, period yellow pine slip seat, through tenon construction; both with matching upholstery, 39-1/2˜in., Provenance: Collection of Laurence and Helen Alspaugh, Greensboro, North Carolina
Condition
shell crest example good overall, mellow old surface, slip seat replaced, some later wedging at through tenons, old face patch to splat, minor cracks to one stile; figured walnut chair with good structural condition, refinished, very minor patch at one foot; both chairs with light wear and stains to upholstery