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<p>[QUOTE="Dogwood, post: 244954, member: 4851"][ATTACH=full]75163[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]75166[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]75169[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]75171[/ATTACH] My wife found this for our collection at a general antique street fair. I walked up just as she paid and was quite impressed by it. It was $40. It seemed exceptional at first glance, something about it beyond the obvious allure of the crusty black over green and nice warm presence. </p><p>I realized that what I was attracted to was the flattened back arch and the parallel non-splayed back legs. I can't find any others with the same characteristics in any photos. Our one other sack back is of the typical style, and if this one was of that style I wouldn't be seeking any opinions. </p><p>If anyone can answer 1) does this have a recognizable regional ID?, 2) how desirable would the variation be?, 3) is it a "good" Windsor in general. </p><p>I'd appreciate any opinions from those who know way more about these than I do. </p><p>Thanks![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Dogwood, post: 244954, member: 4851"][ATTACH=full]75163[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]75166[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]75169[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]75171[/ATTACH] My wife found this for our collection at a general antique street fair. I walked up just as she paid and was quite impressed by it. It was $40. It seemed exceptional at first glance, something about it beyond the obvious allure of the crusty black over green and nice warm presence. I realized that what I was attracted to was the flattened back arch and the parallel non-splayed back legs. I can't find any others with the same characteristics in any photos. Our one other sack back is of the typical style, and if this one was of that style I wouldn't be seeking any opinions. If anyone can answer 1) does this have a recognizable regional ID?, 2) how desirable would the variation be?, 3) is it a "good" Windsor in general. I'd appreciate any opinions from those who know way more about these than I do. Thanks![/QUOTE]
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