Hoop Back Windsor Armchair in Elm, 1800s

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800 elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair with traces of original paint A highly coveted, well made and decorative armchair, in the traditional elm, this is an early hoop back version, the collectability is in the ware, the traces of original paint, the leg tops having worn through the seat base, the same with the back rail and the spindles at the top, this chair tells a story covering its 220+ years of life This has been lightly cleaned waxed and polished, the frame has been checked and secured, it has old repairs all-over and ware as mentioned, some of the legs look to have been replaced Dimensions: Height 96 cm Width 51 cm Depth 65 cm. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.