A 17th century oak and marquetry wainscot chair

A 17th century oak and marquetry wainscot chair
The rectangular panelled back inlaid with floral marquetry, the shaped scroll cresting initialled RE with conforming monogram to right stile, the downswept block-ended open arms on baluster turned supports, embracing a solid seat over plain seat rails, on turned front legs joined by rectangular section stretchers
64cm wide x 47cm deep x 109cm high, seat height 43cm

Condition Report
Structurally sturdy.  Vertical split to back panel. Shrinkage gap to seat boards.  Typical wear to stretchers especially front.  Wear to the tops of the seat back stiles.  General old and well-patinated marks, dints and scratches and signs of age.  Evidence of a missing stretcher to the back beneath the seat.  Very old worm marks to the underside of the seat boards possibly pre-construction. No other evidence of worm elsewhere.

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