Symonds, R. W. (Robert Wemyss), 1889-1958 · New York, F.A. Stokes · leaf 180
the earlier years were without carving, but in furniture ofthis period decoration in the shape of applied fret is often found on piecesof inferior quality. The carving on these pieces is of a low standard as,being executed in the cheaper, softer, and more open-grained Hondurasmahogany, the… … A mahogany Armchair, with finely carved and pierced splat and cabriole legs ending in scroll toes. Circa 1745. Fig. 82. Col. C.
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