American Neo Classical mahogany side chair, signed by William Fiske of Boston/Salem Massachusetts Circa 1788-1793 a carved moulded and pierced shield-shaped backrest; over an upholstered seat with serpentine front rail; resting on square carved moulded legs and joined by moulded stretchers. (Damage to stretcher and joint right front leg). * Note: William Fiske is considered one of the more important cabinet makers in Massachusetts, Whose chairs are in the collection of the Boston Museum of Art. More information of Fiske andthese chairs is available in the following books: Bjerkoe, Ethel Arthur "The Cabinetmakers Of America"; Ketchum, William c. "American Cabinetmakers, Marked American Furniture 1640-1940in; Nutting, Wallace "Furniture Treasury" plate 2361.