A SET OF SIX AMERICAN POLYCHROME SEYMOUR WATROUS DINING CHAIRS, NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1820, the turned, rolling pin style crest rails, over two flat, concave horizontal splats, the whole painted with grape bunches, strawberries and peaches, among scrolling leafy tendrils, over a rounded rush seat, raised on ring turned, tapered legs, ending in ball feet, and joined by ring turned, tapered stretchers. Height: 33 3/8" Width: 17 1/4" Depth: 16" Provenance: Purchased from the maker in 1823 in Hartford Connecticut. Remained in the family until purchased by the Heritage Society in 1964.

Heavy craquelure from varnish, painted seats, some losses of paint, mild abrasive surface wear, and expected wear throughout, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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