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English Regency Mahogany Stool with Original Needlepoint of a Spaniel, c. 1820

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Looking quintessentially Mario Buatta is this wonderful circa 1820 English regency period mahogany stool having tall upholstered seat with original needlepoint or tapestry, the top depicting a spaniel carrying a letter in its mouth and all sides having a wide running foliate rope pattern, on turned and reeded legs. An interior frame support is inscribed "Ellen Garner a present from her Mother November 14th 1892" and the webbing is double signed "J. C. Sharpe", presumably the needleworker.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, Upholstery, Wool
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Considered very good considering age and function; minor thread loss measuring 0.5" x 0.19" at one seat and side seam (pictured).
Creation Date:	circa 1820
Styles / Movements:	Regency, George IV, George III
Incollect Reference #:	636018

Dimensions

H.	20.5 in;	Diam.	13.25 in;
H.	52.07 cm;	Diam.	33.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.