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A trio of Victorian and Edwardian mahogany chairs comprising a Sheraton Revival style corner armchair, an upholstered nursing chair, and a carved hall chair. The Edwardian corner chair is constructed with satinwood marquetry and stringing, featuring a central urn and foliate motif on the horseshoe-shaped top rail above two pierced fretwork splats. It is fitted with a fixed cream floral damask seat and stands on square tapered legs with spade feet. The Victorian nursing chair features a button-tufted back and circular overstuffed seat upholstered in matching cream damask, supported by a dark-stained mahogany frame with scrolled shoulders and turned front legs on brass and ceramic castors. The Victorian hall chair is designed with a solid mahogany seat and a back ornately carved with C-scrolls and foliage surrounding a central shield-shaped reserve.
Condition report:
The cream upholstery on the corner chair displays significant yellowing and staining (photo 1). The mahogany frame shows minor surface abrasions and light wear. The nursing chair seat fabric is heavily soiled with prominent brown staining (photo 3). The wooden frame of the nursing chair exhibits scuffing to the legs and arm supports. The solid mahogany seat of the hall chair shows numerous surface scratches, water rings, and finish wear (photo 2). The carved back of the hall chair has minor nicks and dust accumulation in the recesses.
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