Circa 1850, walnut, Caswell County, North Carolina, arched crest rail with pierced opening, four turned spindle back, scrolled arms with single spindle support, later slip seat, saber front legs, down-swept rear legs.

29.75 x 19.5 x 17.5 in.

From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Lindley Butler, Reidsville, North Carolina

These three chairs were given to Dr. Lindley Butler by Lucille Fagg, granddaughter of Governor David Settle Reid, in thanks for assisting in the move of Thomas Day furniture from the Governor Reid House in Reidsville, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Illustrated:
Thomas Day Cabinetmaker, North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1975, page 34

Fair condition; later upholstered seats, together with one (likely original) upholstered leather seat; one arm with old chip/loss; all three chairs missing front stretcher; one chair rear leg chew marks; some loose joinery.

$500 - 1,000