There is an extra stretcher above the finials on the arm supports.
Herringbone weave, Hickory Bark seat appears to have been varnished at some point. The front and side splints are broken from age.
Cane seat back is wrapped around top and bottom slats of the seat back. The front side is a tighter herringbone weave than the back side. I was unable to locate any seam.
All joints are solid, exhibiting no cracks and seemingly, no repairs.
My limited research leads me to believe it could be as early as the mid 18th C. to the early 19th C. If I knew what the wood was, I might know where it was made, and how old it is.
my husband's father found this years ago, he passed away since then and my husband just found it again. we dont know anything about it. it has an adjustable nose guard that my father in law seems to have reapired. nose guard measures 9 3/4" the spike on the top of the helmet measures 5 1/2" from top of helmet.
This is wood carved set bought at an estate sale. I bought the tray separately, at an antique store from the same town. The of the store said she, too, bought the tray at an estate sale. I thought it was too much of a coincidence. It is made of a light-weight wood and has an island scene carved in all the pieces with huts and palm trees. It has no maker's marks on any of the pieces. The tray rotates like a "lazy Susan".
my husband's father found this years ago, he passed away since then and my husband just found it again. we dont know anything about it. it has an adjustable nose guard that my father in law seems to have reapired. nose guard measures 9 3/4" the spike on the top of the helmet measures 5 1/2" from top of helmet.
