Lot 404 , A pair of Victorian mahogany armchairs, W.2ft 6in. D.3ft H.3ft 1in.
A pair of Victorian mahogany armchairs, the arm terminals caved with rams heads over foliate knees and claw and ball feet, W.2ft 6in. D.3ft H.3ft 1in.
Estimate £400-600
Fabric is replaced, it is dirty, but otherwise sound.
There is wear and some chipping to the extremities, more so on the smaller chair, especially to the leading corners.
The rear left leg on the smaller chair has a repaired break and the front legs lack their side foliate brackets.
Overall the frames feel firm.
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Sold for £850