Chairs in original order with minor scuffs and scratches as to be expected. Solid sound construction and in good usable order. On closer inspection these chairs appear to be a type of hardwood and not Australian ceder, most likely manufactured in the last fifty years. Possibly commissioned due to the detailed carved back rest. An attractive set in good usable condition

Solid sound construction and in good usable condition. Frames have been refinished. Scuffs, scratches and knocks as to be expected. Small areas of hard filler to the top back rail. The lower ring turning on the form legs are worn and knocked with some losses.

Solid sound construction and in good usable condition. Frames have been refinished. Scuffs, scratches and knocks as to be expected. Small areas of hard filler to the top back rail. Scuffs and scratches to the leather upholstery.

Original condition throughout. Heavy original patination with good colour and original finish. Scuffs, scratches, and knocks as to be expected with age. It would benefit from a good wax. It’s a good honest piece.

This has been refinished some time ago. Surface now with several stains and watermarks as well as scuffs and scratches as with age. No evidence of repairs or restoration. The original extended board to the top has been nailed to the lower frame and these areas have been filled. A rare example of its type and in usable condition.

Recovered with present upholstery in early 80’s, frame in original condition with no repairs or restorations. Some possible later over polish where areas may have been worn. Good overall colour and patination. Numerous scuffs and knocks as to be expected with age. Later replaced brass castors.

We would estimate this to be 1870-1880. Drawers are running smoothly as runners have been replaced. One escutcheon missing from the first long drawer. Locks missing from both short drawer and bottom long drawer. Scuffs, scratches, and knocks as to be expected with age. Original finish showing evidence of sun bleaching this is highlighting the French chalk grain filler within the grain. Original condition, molding repair to the back right hand corner top and right-hand corner front. Minor shrinkage cracks to the applied cross grain cushion molding. The vendor has informed us this was acquired from the Australian Club of which he is a member when the club deaccessioned some surplus furniture.