Exceptional Pair Of Early Antique English Elm & Yew Captains Elbow/Kitchen/Desk Chairs With Makers Initials & Original Oxidised Treacle Black/Red Paintwork Circa 1840

Find a better pair of near identical smokers/captains/elbow/desk chairs than these beautiful examples. The best we have had in to date. Remnants of original oxidised treacle black and red paintwork. Makers stamped Initials to seat W.L. Years and years worth of wear to wide grained elm saddle seat and back rests. Double cross stretcher, yew turned arms, carved legs and spindles with great detailing. These chairs look good from every angle and if furniture could speak would tell stories of years of use and being well loved and used elbow chairs. Wider seat frame than the norm allowing for a more generous derrière size. Simply stunning examples circa 1840. 

Price is for pair.

Full Height 69cm x full width 66cm x Full depth 53cm x Seat height 44cm x Seat width 40cm x Seat depth 43cm

As a genuine antique / vintage item there is wear and use commensurate with age. Some wooden products may have signs of historic woodworm. As a precaution we apply a clear triple action woodworm treatment that also kills wet rot, dry rot and woodworm. Please look at all the images carefully and ask any questions pre purchase as we do not unfortunately offer refunds due to the size and shipping costs of our antiques/items.  All our items are available on line at Search & Rescued and other online stores.