Mahogany Hall Chairs in the Manner of Mayhew and Ince (pair) hairy paw with reeded columnar supports separating

with reeded columnar supports separating the central section from the concave sides

the japanning remains remarkably untouched and the quality of the work is truly exceptional rivalling some Asian lacquer work of the 17th century

A modern carved lion made of Indian rosewood

As Lignum was often used as ballast for ships

a narrow strait in the Pearl River Delta with ships from the U

Mahogany Hall Chairs in the Manner of Mayhew and Ince (pair) hairy paw with reeded columnar supports separatingA superb pair of carved mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Mayhew and Ince having pierced and carved mahogany backs over a shaped seat with four cabriole legs with stretchers on pad feet. English circa 1765. Lot 59 in Samuel Messer sale, Christie's, Dec. 5, 1991. Ex coll. Viscountess Davenport, Peasmarch Place, Peasmarch, E. Sussex. Ht. 36", Seat ht. 16. 5", W. 17. 5", D. 14. 5"