A RARE CHARLES II CARVED WALNUT AND CANED CHILD'S HIGH CHAIRCIRCA 1660The back of the splat stamped 'IT' twiceThe present example is particularly rare because it has an oval caned panel to the back103cm high, 40.5cm wide, 42cm deep overallSimilar child's chairs, albeit with rectangular caned back panels, are illustrated in: Early British Chairs and Seats 1500-1700 by Tobias Jellinek, figs 181 & 183. Condition Report There are some marks, scratches, chips, splits, abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges.The seat rails into which the caning is fixed are probably later.There is evidence of old worm.All that said these comments on condition are only apparent on close up inspection.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition.