Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library / Reading / Cockfighting Chair, circa 1800 Paintings The cheese press having been

The cheese press having been fully & professionally restored

Usually of monumental size

Circa 1700

The tureen lid having a finial shaped as an open pomegranate and finely decorated with floral design

Below are two shelves supported by turned supports

Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library / Reading / Cockfighting Chair, circa 1800 Paintings The cheese press having beenA good antique Georgian mahogany & red leather library cockfighting or gambler's chair, circa 1800. The chair designed for the sitter to sit facing the back of the chair, both the seat and backsplat having red leather with brass studwork. The back having an oval panel with a carved rosette to the center, the chair raised on outswept legs. This is a rare and unusual Georgian chair and is very stout and robustly made, condition is very good. 31" tall X