Cherry arm chair with a wicker backing and dark original finish. The legs and arm supports are carved in an interesting spiral pattern. Very pretty piece. We bought this at an auction in Gillingham WI so we don't know much about it. Purely a guess but we think it is circa late 1800's. If you know something about this chair please let us know.
Tamra saw this at a collectors home and had to have it. Large heavy gong hanging on a solid mahogany base. The gong is solid bronze and hand-hammered. Rings beautifully with the leather wrapped wood striker. The base completely surrounds the gong and has beautiful decorations on the base. At the time we bought it we didn't know the piece was signed "John Taylor & Son Manufacturers Edinburgh" and "D6669" on the bottom. A little searching on the Internet found "John Taylor set up business as a cabinet-maker in 1825 in West Thistle Street, Edinburgh, and subsequently at 109-10, Princes Street. In 1852 John Taylor and Son were appointed 'Cabinet-makers and Upholsterers in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen'.". Examples of his furniture are in the Edinburgh museum. Unfortunately his business was open well into the 1900's and we can't find another piece, so we are guessing it is circa late 1800's. If you have information about this piece please contact us.
A traditional "Hitchcock" design side or desk char from about 1840. Made of hardwood but painted. Hand carving marks are visible. The original stenciled fruit bowl painting and grained seat have been preserved with clear varnish. According to the dealer the chair was from Connecticut. 16" wide, 19" deep, 34" tall, seat is 17" high.
