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<p>[QUOTE="Jimmy Guthrie, post: 9775174, member: 86436"]I bought these chairs (8 without arms, 2 with arms) at Scott’s Antique Market in Atlanta, GA USA a couple years ago. The person said they were 18th century French, but I have no idea whether that’s true. I need help identifying and pricing these chairs, as we are redecorating and they have to go to a new owner. </p><p><br /></p><p>A couple of them have cracked when guests have leaned back in their chairs, and when I have glued them back together, I have observed that there were no screws used in the construction, just wooden dowels. Most are in about the same condition as those pictured, a couple have cane seats that are a little looser, and the cane on one is discolored a bit darker. Several show signs of repair but all are nice looking, solid and functional. </p><p><br /></p><p>Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! </p><p><br /></p><p>[GALLERY=media, 11853]Swan chairs 1 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11854]Swan chairs 2 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11855]Swan chairs 3 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11856]Swan chairs 4 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11857]Swan chairs 5 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11858]Swan chairs 6 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11859]Swan chairs 7 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11860]Swan chairs 8 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jimmy Guthrie, post: 9775174, member: 86436"]I bought these chairs (8 without arms, 2 with arms) at Scott’s Antique Market in Atlanta, GA USA a couple years ago. The person said they were 18th century French, but I have no idea whether that’s true. I need help identifying and pricing these chairs, as we are redecorating and they have to go to a new owner. A couple of them have cracked when guests have leaned back in their chairs, and when I have glued them back together, I have observed that there were no screws used in the construction, just wooden dowels. Most are in about the same condition as those pictured, a couple have cane seats that are a little looser, and the cane on one is discolored a bit darker. Several show signs of repair but all are nice looking, solid and functional. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! [GALLERY=media, 11853]Swan chairs 1 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11854]Swan chairs 2 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11855]Swan chairs 3 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11856]Swan chairs 4 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11857]Swan chairs 5 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11858]Swan chairs 6 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11859]Swan chairs 7 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 11860]Swan chairs 8 by Jimmy Guthrie posted Apr 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM[/GALLERY][/QUOTE]
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