EARLY 18TH CENTURY WILLIAM & MARY PERIOD TRIPLE BANNISTER BACK MAPLE SIDE CHAIR

Description: EARLY 18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE WILLIAM & MARY PERIOD MAPLE SIDE CHAIR WITH TRIPLE BANISTER BACK & RUSH SEATWith our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this exceptional and rare early American side chair. As anyone who has followed our online catalogues throughout the years already knows we are most passionate about the earliest and rarest examples of hand-crafted American furniture ever made. Our lifelong passion has brought us to every corner of the country in the pursuit of antique objects of historical value and increasing scarcity. As we have told many people before "If you have a piece we can't live without; the distance does not matter." We are able to explore every part of the country as we deal in large volume and handle the majority of deliveries ourselves, providing at cost deliveries which are offset by the spectacular antiques we find along the way. Fortunately, no such journey was involved in acquiring the chair we now presently offer as it came to us from a charming country estate in our neighboring state of New Hampshire. It is our belief that this chair is of New Hampshire origin and did not travel beyond a few counties away from where it was made until they day we brought it home with us to Massachusetts. The earliest forms of American William & Mary chairs date roughly to the second decade of the 18th century. From the 1720's through the 1760's the William & Mary form remained popular and ultimately fused with the emerging American Queen Anne style developing stylized embellishments which contrasted the primitive simplicity of previous generations. Chair-making was a specialized trade separate from other furniture making traditions such as cabinet making, carving, and gilders or mirror makers. Although many craftsmen had overlapping skills and would employ whichever skills their patrons required, chair making in rural early America developed first among colonists who had no other means of finding seating and ultimately evolved into a profession and discipline all its own. Our particular favorite early American period chairs are those made for rural homes in New England where a century of primitive furniture construction and the influx of English trained cabinet makers melded into a unique interpretation of the William & Mary side chair. This side chair is constructed with maple and features a hand tied rush woven seat. The seat is sturdy and dependable and will not faulter as long as the chair is treated with respect and care as it is nearing three centuries in age. The chair is tightly joined with great overall structural integrity due is in part to the pegged construction that strengthens the primary joints which weaken over time. Stylistically this chair is everything a historic furniture collector could hope for. The scrolled crest rail features a curved pattern similar to that of a cupid's bow design although bares a stronger resemblance to an architectural form often adapted on early Queen Anne mirrors of the second quarter of the 18th century. Below the crest a triple panel of turned balusters serve as the chair splats having been crafted by a master wood turner using a primitive lathe. Flanking the back supports are the two upright turnings of the chair frame which feature exceptional turned embellishments particularly at the finials which can be best described as acorn pattern. Early American turning patterns generally follow a formulaic design so collectors who have honed their eyes for subtle, yet distinctive design nuances often leap at the chance to add such a piece into their collection. The chair features deep scribe marks which served to configure the frame before assembly as well as double stretcher front and side supports along with a singular rear stretcher. Over time the chair has developed a rich and warm patina only nature can create and has worn finely with respect to its full history. This antique William & Mary chair measures 19 1/2" wide x 14 1/2" deep x 40" tall with a 14" seat height. WELCOMEWe are a wholly owned family business in our third decade of continuous operation. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. All the items we offer to the general public are high quality estate pieces. We do not offer goods with significant flaws or defects. We completely avoid items with issues. You can expect the items we sell to have reasonable wear and tear. Due to the large volume of goods we deal in we cannot describe items in minutia. We do our best to give you an accurate condition report in our description of the items. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. Please ask all questions, including, but not limited to, shipping costs prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and from their location. If you would like to find out about any number of our services, including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. SHIPPING & DELIVERIES We deliver within a 250 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate. We specialize in New York City and Boston deliveries at extremely reasonable rates. For items requiring shipping beyond our delivery zone, we offer freight or “Ground Services” shipping, depending on the size of the items. We ship anywhere within the Continental United States. Items will require packaging and palletizing for freight shipments. The buyer is responsible for the cost of materials only for this service. We perform this service without the cost of labor as an appreciation for your patronage. Freight class shipping is the fastest and most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days. We buy materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our “volume shippers” discount creates a substantial lower cost for you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with freight carriers. They are not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases, but you are responsible for telling us you require them and for the extra cost of these services, if you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries. We are responsible for any additional services and charged for these services. We absolutely maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for. MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGEAll our customers are welcome to come to our facility to pick up their purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly help in loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks. We also do not desire to charge storage fees, but we are holding some purchases for over three years now and are under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.ON-LINE SALES/TERMS OF USEAll Massachusetts residents are subject to the 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding sale and subject to the conditions herein. Massachusetts General Law applies to all sales. Bidding on and purchasing any item is under the acknowledgment of the buyer and is consent to the contractual agreement set forth herein. This agreement is in full force and effect on any item purchased through our Ebay store and on items purchased through us and our gallery. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.

Price: 950 USD

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-11-18T16:36:14.000Z

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