AN IRISH MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR
CIRCA 1880-1900, STAMPED 'M. BUTLER, 27 ABBEY STREET, DUBLIN'
The scallop shell and foliate-carved and crested toprail above a pierced baluster shaped splat with acanthus decoration, the arms carved with acanthus and scrolled outwards into the form of an eagle, above a leather seat, the apron carved with scallop shells and acanthus leaves on cabriole legs, joined by a stretcher and on paw feet
AN IRISH MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR
CIRCA 1880-1900, STAMPED 'M. BUTLER, 27 ABBEY STREET, DUBLIN'
The scallop shell and foliate-carved and crested toprail above a pierced baluster shaped splat with acanthus decoration, the arms carved with acanthus and scrolled outwards into the form of an eagle, above a leather seat, the apron carved with scallop shells and acanthus leaves on cabriole legs, joined by a stretcher and on paw feet