Two American Belter-type Laminated Rosewood Armchairs

Description:

Two American Belter-type Laminated Rosewood Armchairs, late 19th century, with a cornucopia crest flanked by a leafy oak branch running down the sides of the upholstered backrest, with two scrolled arms above a deep upholstered seat with a flowering rose vine motif to arms and apron, on four scrolled feet with casters, ht. 48 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

One with repaired break at join of arm to back. One with loss to central flower on seat rail. Both with significant allover alligatoring to finish. Scattered veneer loss to sides of seat rails. One is half an inch shorter than the other.


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