Pair of William IV Carved and Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs

Circa 1840, urn shaped and relief carved backs with central rondel of a painted dog heraldic emblem, plank seat, front turned and tapered legs, rear down-swept legs.

34 x 16 x 15 in., seat height 17.25 in.

From the Estate of David R. Hayworth, Historic Home of Myrtlewood, High Point, North Carolina

Attractive dark brown patina; the seats with old scratches and dark stains; crazing and darkening to the painted rondels; some insect damage to the seat rails; one seat with shrinkage crack.