The shell-carved crest rail flanked by foliate-carved scrolls above a baluster splat and needlework drop-in seat, the apron centered by a shell, on cabriole legs with shell-carved knees, on claw-and-ball feet; the back rail and seat frame stamped 'XII' and inscribed '192' in white paint.

Height 40 3/4 in (103.5 cm), width 23 in (58.4 cm), depth of seat 16 1/2 in (41.9 cm)

Samuel Messer, acquired in the mid-1950s.

Christie's, London, The Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks and Barometers, December 5, 1991, lot 64 (one of a pair).

Acquired by the present owner from the above sale, lot 64 (one of a pair).

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