Probably representing one of the "pair of beautiful old carved solid ebony chairs, of the Elizabethan period, pierced backs, richly decorated with birds, flowers and figures, twisted rails, the frames finely carved in scrolls, and cane sear"--1842 Strawberry Hill sale catalogue, day 17, lot 54.
Description:
Title engraved below image. and Text above image: "Date the beginning of the 17th century."
Publisher:
Pubd. June 2, 1834 by Wm. Pickering, Chancery Lane