Chair

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This caned chair combines barley-twist carving characteristic of the 1680s with asymmetrical scrolls characteristic of the 1690s. If made in London, it would date from about 1690. If made in Edinburgh, it may have been made somewhat later.

A heavy layer of varnish prevents identification of the timber which is probably walnut, oak or beech. There are various minor alterations and a rear stretcher has been lost.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-264-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.18
• Date: 1690 - 1705
  Between 1690 and 1705
  
• Material: Armchair
  
• Dimensions: 45.00" H x 21.00" W
  
• What: Armchair
  
• Subject: Furniture
  
• Who:
• Where: SCOTLAND
  
• Event:
• Description: Arm-chair with spiral uprights, crowns and scrolls carved on rails and bars, and cane seat and back: probably Scottish, 1690 - 1705
  
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