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An oak wainscot chair, 17th century, the plain back panel below two nulled-carved rails with shaped top over two down scrolling arms on turned baluster supports, with a planked seat raised on turned front legs and square section back legs united by stretchers, the frame with multiple 'SW/MS' stamp113 x 57 x 53cmProvenance:Collection of Mike Handford, 'Hillsleigh', Burford, OxfordshireStructurally weak, rocks back and forwardsSigns of repair to some joints, especially at the top of both legs, back right leg with rott and historic repairMinor historic worm to the right uprightMiddle back panel has been split and repaired, arms have been re-pegged, General knocks and wear consistent with age, majority original though has been restored with additional partsSee photos

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