Second quarter 18th century, Massachusetts. The pillow stepped cresting continuing to in-curved chamfered arms with scrolled grips above two inverted urn splats alternating with ring and baluster-turned supports centering an insert seat frame with exaggerated bow front. The conforming seat rail with shaped apron of pin and tenon construction raised on four cabriole legs each terminating in boldly carved talon and ball feet all joined by blocked baluster and ring-turned X-stretcher. SIZE: 31-3/4″ x 28″ w. Seat: 16-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: This chair originated with the Simon Lamprell family of Marblehead, by descent through Nicholas Lamprell 1779-1812. It has remained within the family until this time. A painting now located at the historical society of Marblehead, by J.O.J. Frost, depicts the original Lamprell home on Lee Street. The chair is believed to have been acquired by the Lamprell family from the King Hooper House, Marblehead. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, the chair in original untouched condition, surfaces undisturbed with fine patina, seat frame original. 52233-8 (12,000-18,000)