The cast iron base with telescopic brass stem

H:54 W:45 D:3 CM

original brass castor with remnants of gilt decoration

remarkable detail throughout

the faux oak combed painted decoration is untouched

19th Century Italian Grit Stone Grotto Chairs Works of Art The cast iron base withTwo 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