A RARE 18TH C BOWBACK WINDSOR SIDECHAIR CHARLESTON, MA AREA GREAT TURNINGS #1

A RARE 18TH C BOWBACK WINDSOR SIDECHAIR CHARLESTON, MA AREA GREAT TURNINGS #1 (image 3/[null, null, null, null])

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A RARE 18TH C BOWBACK WINDSOR SIDECHAIR CHARLESTON, MA AREA GREAT TURNINGS #1Description:WE JUST PURCHASED A FINE ASSEMBLED SET OF FOUR BOWBACK WINDSOR SIDE-CHAIRS. THEY CONSIST OF A MATCHED PAIR AND TWO VERY SIMILAR ADDITIONS. ALL IN IN FANTASTIC CONDITION AND ARE READY TO USE. THEY ALL ARE FROM HE SAME CHARLESTOWN, MA SCHOOL OF WINDSORS FROM THE LATE 18TH CENTURY.THIS IS CHAIR #1 WHICH IS FROM THE MATCHED PAIR. WE WILL BE LISTING CHAIR #2 THE OTHER OF THE PAIR THIS WEEK AND THE OTHER TWO NEXT WEEK.CHAIR #1AN EXTREMELY RARE UNSIGNED 18TH CENTURY MASSACHUSETTS WINDSOR "BOW-BACK" SIDE CHAIR WITH 9 TURNED SPINDLES, TWO FINELY TURNED STEM BENT SUPPORTS, A HAND HEWN SADDLE SEAT WITH SPLAYED BAMBOO TURNED LEGS IN NICE MELLOW REFINISHED SURFACE. VERY SIMILAR IN DESIGN AND FORM AS THE SIGNED EXAMPLES BY THE CHAIR MAKER "T.C. HAYWARD" WHO IS LISTED AS A CABINETMAKER AND CHAIR MAKER IN CHARLESTON, MA FROM 1770-1800.Charlestown, MA, Circa 1790-1800. A VERY RARE "UNSIGNED" EXAMPLE. Charlestown, MA was in the period part of Boston.Great early example of a very rare Charlestown, MA Windsor. It has a wonderful shaped hand hewn pine seat and very nice turned "bamboo" legs and stretchers with the very pronounced and distinctive feet found on the other documented examples of Hayward's chairs.For more information on T.C. Hayward, (Thomas Cotton Hayward) , see, "The Antique Windsor Chair" by Evans. Also, "The American Chair", by Robert Bishop.GREAT SPLAY TO THE LEGS. AND THE FEET ARE ALL ORIGINAL AND FULL HEIGHT.The bow is fully intact with no breaks. The spindles are original. The legs are tight and the feet are full height and all original. The surface is a late 19th century refinish. You can still see traces of the original White Paint.No repairs or restorations except an old nailed repair on the right side of the seat to secure an old age line.For a similar example see, "The Windsor Style in America", by Charles Santore.Typical wear associated with the age of the item, there is an old, possibly original drill through on the rear of the left back leg.IT HAS NOT BEEN ENDED OUT AND ALL THE FEET ARE ORIGINAL.This great chair stands 37 1/2" tall. The seat height is a full 17 1/2" tall.Typical wear associated with the age of the item.Low starting Price and NO reserve.DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE I AM INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTIONPayment:PayPal is the preferred method of payment. Please contact us for other forms of payment we accept.Shipping:We generally ship within five business days of receiving your cleared payment. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE USUALLY SHIP ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY AFTER THE SALE. MOST OF OUR ITEMS ARE SHIPPED FEDEX OR USPS.Please understand that we are out on the road for most of the week trying to find the items we sell. Because of the nature of our items we cannot determine the shipping until after the sale. Over sized items such as furniture can take a few extra days.Local pick up on larger items is available. If you win more than one item on the same day we will gladly combine shipping.DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE WE ARE INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION.Terms of Sale:Returns: Returns are accepted for a full merchandise credit. Please contact us within 3 days of receiving your item if you have any problems or concerns. We will gladly come to an amicable resolution if there is a problem with an item. We stand behind each of our descriptions but please remember mistakes can be made. Please contact us with any problems before leaving a negative Feedback or low DSR Star Rating!Pictures sell!Auctiva Free Image Hosting. Show off your items withAuctiva's Listing TemplatesAuctiva,THE simple solution for eBay sellers. read more

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