Lot 824 , A 17th century style oak bishops chair, with relief carved lion rampant crest, W.70cm D.58cm approx. H.108cm

A 17th century style oak bishop's chair, with relief carved lion rampant crest, W.70cm D.58cm approx. H.108cm
Condition: Of rich colour running from golden brown down to dark almost black in the untouched areas particularly of the underframe, minor dents and surface scuffing commensurate with use over the years, a very slight split showing in the division of the central back panel, further old divisions in the planks to the seat, the legs of the lion crest are now missing along with a small part of the base of the crest, frame a little wobbly, one wooden button that covers a screw missing from the top right arm, otherwise complete but overall fair to good order.
Estimate £60-80


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Sold for £95