Set of Six Needlepoint Covered Side Chairs circa 1760 secretaire A fine mahogany wine coaster

A fine mahogany wine coaster of substantial size have a raised mahogany rim with reeding and two small decorative brass rings

John Henry Vivian

The frame is substantially deep

English circa 1775

Very few full sets survive and it is remarkable that the present table along with the Ham House example have survived in remarkably original condition

Set of Six Needlepoint Covered Side Chairs circa 1760 secretaire A fine mahogany wine coasterAn unusual set of six needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving, the feet having applied block molding. Gros and petit point wool and silk needlepoint, French 18th century with restoration consistent with age. Ex collection Tom Devenish. Ex Collection Walter Stern sold at Parke Bernet Galleries, March 15, 1941, formerly with carved support brackets. In addition,