CHIPPENDALE STYLE CENTENNIAL CARVED MAHOGANY "RISING SUN" ARM CHAIR,circa 1876, with nailed green leather seat. After the 18th century original used by George Washington during the signing of the U.S. Constitution at Constitution Hall, Philadelphia. Raised serpentine crest, with gilt sun burst; over gothic inspired openwork splat; down-scrolled hand holds; stuffover seat; blind-fret carved marlborough legs; H-stretcher base - 58 1/4 in. x 29 in. x 19 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500
Exhibited at "We The People", Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
PROVENANCE: Museum of American Presidents, Strasburg, VA
