American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair (c. 1820-30) Chinese Export 1793 (The year of the

1793 (The year of the reign of terror)

Materials: Moss In Snow Jade

SKU: 1919

The work has been float mounted in a deep bevel archival mat

American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair (c. 1820-30) Chinese Export 1793 (The year of theAmerican turtle back, Hitchcock type, rush seat side chair. The back splat features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration of an ornate pedistal base bowl holding fruit and surrounded by leaves. Gilt decorations on the back supports, front rail, and tops of the turned front legs have faded over time. American, Upper Connecticut Valley, circa 1820 30. Condition: Surfaces throughout show signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The