A rare and impressive Elizabeth I joined oak open armchair, circa 1575
REF: 2980
Of rare design, namely the arms mortised into the front supports rather than on top, with a twin panelled back, the upper panel with nulled-carving, the shaped cresting with matching carving and a four-petal flowerhead to each projecting end, shaped ears, historic later seat board, turned front legs and plain stretchers, together with a tasselled squab of 17th century silk and linen damask filled with pure British wool.
Provenance: Cold Overton Hall, Leicestershire, private collection of William Stokes and C. K. Binns.
- Height 122 cm / 48 "
- Width 63.5 cm / 25 "
- Depth 53 cm / 21"