Chair

This chair is inscribed '1660' and, although this inscription may be a later addition, the chair is characteristic of the 17th-century Scottish east coast. It was acquired in Buchan.

The lower front legs and the stretchers are replacements and a thick layer of varnish has been applied.

Features which indicate an east coast origin include the curving arms, a pair of back panels and elements of the carving.

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Online ID:	000-180-000-009-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.KN 15
Date:	1660 - 1669 17th century
Material:	Wood, fir. Inscription: 166-
Dimensions:	1030 mm H x 540 mm L x 690 mm W
What:	Armchair
Subject:	Furniture (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan
Event:
Description:	Heavily built armchair of fir and possibly other woods, coated with dark brown varnish, from Buchan, dated "166-"
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