A low Howard & Sons upholstered chair

75in (35cm)

the faux oak combed painted decoration is untouched

In untouched condition

19th Century Italian Grit Stone Grotto Chairs Works of Art A low Howard & SonsTwo rare early 19th century carved gritstone Italian Grotto chairs. Each carved from a single block of heavy gritstone, remarkable detail throughout. The larger chairs backrest is dominated by a scallop shell, this detail alone is worthy of merrit, the side profile of the shell is finely worked showing the mastery of the carver, the base of the shell has a hollow all the way through, showing off ? maybe, or to attach a string for a seat cushion, the