A Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Walnut Two-Shell Side Chair, Third Quarter 18th Century. The Cupid's bow crest rail with knuckled ears and central scallop shell, above a pierced strap work splat centered with a tassel motif above a trapezoidal slip seat, the front rail with central scallop shell, raised on cabriole front legs with acanthus carved knees and returns, terminating in claw-and-ball feet, the side rails having through tenons and pinned into the raked back legs with stump feet. The front seat rails stamped 'VI'. 

Dimensions: Height 40 1/4in; width 23in; depth of seat 14 1/2in; seat height 18 1/2in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.

Structurally sound. Retaining an old darkened, dry and alligatored surface. All four feet have been tipped and restored. The front seat rail with a spliced repair. The shell on seat rail with an old repair / carved restoration. The top left stile with an old break and glued repair. The top of splat with a spliced repair. General marks, wear, nick and surface scratches. The upholstery is in generally good condition.