FINE SET TWELVE FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS,late 19th century, two arms and ten sides. Each shield-back carved with bellflowers and sheaths of wheat; stuff-over seat upholstered in golden silk; square tapering legs joined by H-form stretchers - Arms: 37 3/4 in. x 24 in. x 18 in.; Sides: 38 1/4 in. x 20 1/2 in. x 19 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Thank you for your call of yesterday. The chairs are in excellent condition. In answer to your questions:
1.) The rear leg is composed on one-piece construction, rather than pieced as in some later examples. 2.) The legs are very good condition with very little wear to edges 3.) The chairs are sturdy