American (probably Connecticut), late 18th century. A comb-back writing-arm Windsor chair having a curving crest rail, seven long spindles and saddle seat. The chair features a substantial writing surface on its right side, supported by three spindles and a protruding tongue. Chair rises on splayed, turned legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 42.5, wd. 38 (including writing surface), seat dp. 15.75. Note: This chair was purportedly in the collection of Wallace Nutting and, later, the Wadsworth Atheneum. It was acquired by the consignor from a Pennsylvania collector. Please see p.79 in Nutting's 1917 Windsor Chairs, where the pictured chair is listed as being a part of his collection and photo 2615 in his 1928 Furniture Treasury, where it is listed as formerly belonging to him. Condition: Wear consistent with age. Old chip to front edge of seat. One long spindle replaced.
American (probably Connecticut), late 18th century. A comb-back writing-arm Windsor chair having a curving crest rail, seven long spindles and saddle seat. The chair features a substantial writing surface on its right side, supported by three spindles and a protruding tongue. Chair rises on splayed, turned legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 42.5, wd. 38 (including writing surface), seat dp. 15.75. Note: This chair was purportedly in the collection of Wallace Nutting and, later, the Wadsworth Atheneum. It was acquired by the consignor from a Pennsylvania collector. Please see p.79 in Nutting's 1917 Windsor Chairs, where the pictured chair is listed as being a part of his collection and photo 2615 in his 1928 Furniture Treasury, where it is listed as formerly belonging to him. Condition: Wear consistent with age. Old chip to front edge of seat. One long spindle replaced.
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