Rare Irish Chippendale mahogany chairs, set of eight circa 1840 serpentine toprail with shell-carved ears over reeded stiles, pierce-carved backsplat and overupholstered seat in stylish striped fabric, flanked by outscrolled armrests terminating in birds'-heads with carved supports and cabriole legs ending on ball-and-claw feet. (Very good condition) BH39"