Maker: Unknown
Armchair with upholstered back and seat, serpentine crest rail, carved and padded open arms and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. Reupholstered in pale green damask by David High of John High & Son, Cambridge in 1993.
History note: Unknown before testator
Bequeathed by Cecil E. Byas, 1938
Height: 101 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Byas, Cecil E.
18th Century, Mid
George III
Production date:
circa
AD 1760
Frame
composed of
mahogany
Upholstery
composed of
damask
Seat
Depth 58.4 cm
Width 72.4 cm
Arms, Legs
Accession number: M/F.15-1938
Primary reference Number: 95860
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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