AN ITALIAN WALNUT ARMCHAIR

in 17th century style, the cresting carved with a shield and floral swags, the upper back panel with a lion carved in relief holding a book inscribed 'PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS', with square arms over a square seat, on block legs joined by stretchers, 144cm high x 64cm wide x 47cm deep

Provenance: The Freemasons' Hall, Bournemouth.

Note: Bearing an old label to the reverse for W. Stagg Cabinet Makers Bournemouth.