A Commonwealth period carved oak wainscot armchair The Lake District, dated: 1658

A Commonwealth period carved oak 'wainscot' armchair The Lake District, dated: 1658 With channelled frames, the shaped toprail comprising a pair of opposing sea creatures flanking the initials and date: ' A.B., 1658 ', above a splat carved with four flowerheads within an interlacing shaped foliate surround, on ring turned baluster front legs and rear stiles, with stretchers, 66cm wide x 69cm deep x 107cm high , (25 1/2in wide x 27in deep x 42in high) Footnotes: Two very similar armchairs to the offered lot, both originating from Westmorland in the Lake District, are illustrated in V. Chinnery, Oak Furniture, The British Tradition , 1984, Woodbridge, fig.'s 4:169 & 4:170a. One of these comparables, with a virtually identical crest rail and related carving to the present model, is even dated 1662 which is only four years later than the above example. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com