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Ebony Carved Grandfather Shell Mark Chair

$6,000per item
£4,562.74per item
€5,262.89per item
CA$8,404.90per item
A$9,406.75per item
CHF 4,911.79per item
MX$114,762.85per item
NOK 62,348.72per item
SEK 59,165.10per item
DKK 39,300.80per item
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About the Item

The Grandfather shell mark chair, shown here, is from Ceylon, circa 1820. Featuring an exquisite carved ebony frame—distinguished with a shell mark detail on the top rail—and hand-caned seat and back, the chair represents classic Dutch Anglo-Indian colonial style. Four chairs available; each sold separately.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHA-3531stDibs: LU6494236401942

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