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    Posted 9 years ago

    RAYnB
    (7 items)

    I recently came across this little gem at a garage sale outside Normandy, France, near Le château des Ducs d'Alençon. Could this be a relative to the chair posted by our friend, "Postcardcollector"? Notice the initials on her chair, D & A, what a mystery indeed....
    As is, my chair appears to have all original leather, with major cracking on the seat... Any thoughts on the interesting design? Is that a dragon or devil?
    How does one determine authenticity and accurate period?
    Thanks crew; you're awesome! Love the site!

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Hi RaynB, welcome to CW :-)

      Your chair is same period than Postcardcollector's, 1880'.

      The "dragon" is a Griffin, very used motif in that period, in Jewellery and wood carvings.
    2. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Google images for "griffin 19th century" to see more
      It can be called gryphon too :-)
      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffin

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