H:54 W:45 D:3 CM

Supplied with suspension chain and ceiling hook

The cast iron base with telescopic brass stem

In untouched condition

H:104 W:43 D:28 CM (Seat Height 55 cm)

19th Century Italian Grit Stone Grotto Chairs Works of Art H:54 W:45 D:3 CMTwo 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