Lot 459 , A George III mahogany settee, W.5ft6in. D.2ft10in. H.3ft1in.

A George III mahogany settee, of wingback form with blind fret carved squared legs, W.5ft6in. D.2ft10in. H.3ft1in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Frame very wobbly and will need stripping down and attending to, mahogany legs of good dark deep reddish brown colour, showing knocks, dents and small losses to the blind fret work, two of the pierced scrolling brackets and broken and missing, upholstery dull and dirty but might well be restorable, back of the settee is in a plain moth eaten fabric.


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Sold for £800