NEW ENGLAND BANNISTER BACK ARMCHAIR.

NEW ENGLAND BANNISTER BACK ARMCHAIR. Last quarter 18th century. Probably New Hampshire, this example with sausage turned styles and knopped ball finials, centering a double-stepped crest rail above 4 split-banister turned spindles, joined to the trapezoidal rush seat. The shaped arms with smooth down-turned grips above the sausage-turned frontal cylindrical legs, joined with box stretchers. SIZE: Height of back 45-1/2″, height of seat 17″. PROVENANCE: Found in an Exeter, NH home. CONDITION: Very good overall with scrubbed surfaces. Retains light honey color. No breaks or restoration noted. 9-95944 (500-1,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3517	$690.00	NEW ENGLAND BANNISTER BACK ARMCHAIR. Last quarter 18th century. Probably New Hampshire, this example with sausage turned styles and knopped ball finials, centering a double-stepped crest rail above 4 split-banister turned spindles, joined to the trapezoidal rush seat. The shaped arms with smooth down-turned grips above the sausage-turned frontal cylindrical legs, joined with box stretchers. SIZE: Height of back 45-1/2″, height of seat 17″. PROVENANCE: Found in an Exeter, NH home. CONDITION: Very good overall with scrubbed surfaces. Retains light honey color. No breaks or restoration noted. 9-95944 (500-1,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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