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OF ELIZABETHAN STYLE, CIRCA 1900
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A HIGHLY UNUSUAL OAK 'CAPTURE' CHAIR
OF ELIZABETHAN STYLE, CIRCA 1900
Carved overall with green man masks, portrait medallions and foliage, the arched canopy with central boss carved with a Tudor Rose beneath a crown and dated 1603, framed by trophies of war, the embossed leather seat flanked by concealed cupboards with candleholders to the arms, Welcome to my friends carved beneath, when the seat is sat on the 'capture' mechanism is released and a pair of iron bars trap the 'victim' in the chair, with concealed release mechanism to rear at base
77 in. (195.5 cm.) high; 41 in. (104 cm.) wide; 31 in. (79 cm.) deep
OF ELIZABETHAN STYLE, CIRCA 1900
Carved overall with green man masks, portrait medallions and foliage, the arched canopy with central boss carved with a Tudor Rose beneath a crown and dated 1603, framed by trophies of war, the embossed leather seat flanked by concealed cupboards with candleholders to the arms, Welcome to my friends carved beneath, when the seat is sat on the 'capture' mechanism is released and a pair of iron bars trap the 'victim' in the chair, with concealed release mechanism to rear at base
77 in. (195.5 cm.) high; 41 in. (104 cm.) wide; 31 in. (79 cm.) deep
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