October Auction

October Auction

Lot 235: 18th C Ebonized Ladderback Writing Chair, New England Circa 1750

2026-10-24T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

18th C Ebonized Ladderback Writing Chair, New England Circa 1750

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

The ebonized maple frame showing four tiers of arched horizontal splats braced by turned columnar rear stile supports terminating to turned finials. The woven split hickory trapezoidal seat sided by a spatulate shaped writing panel on one side, and a scrolled armrest with a drilled grip on the opposing, both raised on turned front stile supports braced by a pair of robust turned stretchers. The rear stile supports showing turned bar stretchers, repeated on both sides affixed to the front stile supports. In very good condition and exhibiting an old untouched surface and patina overall, noting areas of wear consistent with its 270 years of age and use. The writing panel showing a later metal brace, with partial loss to the crest of one splat. Dimensions, 45 inches high x 24 wide x 16 deep (seat height 15 ).