Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library / Reading / Cockfighting Chair, circa 1800 Sold imprints on it the contours

imprints on it the contours of their bodies

75" deep (38 cm X 35

94 cm X 39

a maritime seascape painting of the coast by William Turner Davey (1818-1900)

totally intact

Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library / Reading / Cockfighting Chair, circa 1800 Sold imprints on it the contoursA good antique Georgian mahogany & red leather library cockfighting or gambler's chair, circa 1800. The chair designed for the sitter to sit facing the back of the chair, both the seat and backsplat having red leather with brass studwork. The back having an oval panel with a carved rosette to the center, the chair raised on outswept legs. This is a rare and unusual Georgian chair and is very stout and robustly made, condition is very good. 31" tall X