att. R.J. Horner, Pair of Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hall Chairs

Late 19th century, varying upholstery, acanthus carved arms, with repeating acanthus leaf and rosette seat rail, with bold carved front stretcher, on turned and carved leg, unmarked.

50 x 25 x 25 in.

From the home of Durham philanthropist and banker, John Sprunt Hill, and his wife, Annie Watts Hill, who was the only daughter of George W. Watts, an original partner in the American Tobacco Corporation

One chair with large tear to upholstery; staining; other with broken and missing rosette to right arm.