Set of Six Needlepoint Covered Side Chairs circa 1760 secretaire one of George IV's mistresses

one of George IV's mistresses

Silver gilding was popular as it resembled solid silver

A fine mahogany wine coaster of substantial size have a raised mahogany rim with reeding and two small decorative brass rings

the bases inset with blue stone lozenges

Southill Park

Set of Six Needlepoint Covered Side Chairs circa 1760 secretaire one of George IV's mistressesAn unusual set of six needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving, the feet having applied block molding. Gros and petit point wool and silk needlepoint, French 18th century with restoration consistent with age. Ex collection Tom Devenish. Ex Collection Walter Stern sold at Parke Bernet Galleries, March 15, 1941, formerly with carved support brackets. In addition,