Pairs of period stools are always hard to find. This mahogany Empire pair is English in neoclassic influence, circa 1810-30. Graceful scroll supports and legs terminate with turned bosses. Each end is held with a medial turned stretcher. The polished finish has great color. Old upholstery as found and minor imperfections. H. 17",w. 18.5", d. 17.5". $1250 each, sold only as a pair.
Early Georgian wing chair, mid 18th century. A shaped crest is over scrolled wings and vertically scrolled arms. Well developed cabriole legs are importantly enhanced by a richly carved shell on ball and claw feet. The rear legs balance and brace the form. Rose velvet cover. H. 46", w. 36", d. 31". $2850.
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"Summer's lease hath all too short a date."
William Shakespeare
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 Above, two fine pembroke tables, circa 1785, ready to place and display.
Below is the one on the right. This English, oval top dropleaf has line inlay on bow front ends with shaped aprons and inlaid paterae with fan spandrels. H. 29.25", w. 30", d. 18", leaves 9.25". $1225.
Below, the second table (at left), is American and possibly Southern, of walnut and mahogany. Features include a line inlaid oval top, line inlaid bowfronts, diamond inlay at leg tops, line inlaid legs, and most importantly, inlaid acorns at the feet. Yellow pine secondary wood. H. 30", w. 30", d. 9.25".
Inlaid acorn design.
Below, Georgian wing chair leg detail with shell carved knee and bold ball and claw foot. Note that the foot lacks the undesirable webbing typical of later examples.
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