AN UNUSUAL REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS-MOUNTED "SHIPS" CHAIR

with scrolling arms and lotus-carved opposing "C"-scroll supports, joined by a turned central stretcher and resting on a double-sledge base with heavy cast brass knurled toes,
66cm wide x 67cm deep x 99.5cm high

The unusual form of this chair may suggest that it was originally intending for use on board a ship. This theory is supported by the form of the base with the distinctive brass feet,