Of rare tall but diminutive size, the square overupholstered seat covered in later gros-point

needlework of fleur-de-lis motifs and quatrefoil panels, edged with close-headed nails and
raised on four turned ring-turned legs having annular moulded ball knops
joined by a wavy (serpentine) moulded stretcher and above compressed ball feet

A Note Regarding 'Stretchers' :

Stretchers are rails or bars used to unite the legs of chairs, tables, stools, etc., for added strength.

During the early Tudor period, end trestle supports of tables were sometimes united by a long stretcher.

From the Elizabethan period through the mid-17th century, stretchers were placed near the ground

and plain, slightly moulded or lathe-turned.

During the Charles II period (1660-1685), stretchers were often slanted and highly carved.

"Serpentine stretchers", as the above, were introduced about 1680, often centering a turned upright finial.

Stretchers of all designs began to be discarded toward the end of Queen Anne's reign,

as they interfered with the curve of newly introduced cabriole legs.

They were re-introduced about 1750, particularly for the carved and perforated stretchers in the Chinese taste.

Condition : Excellent with wear appropriate to age and usage;

the legs with a repolish and expected nicks and chips; the feet formerly with caps so in good stead;
likely re-railed; the needlework with light fading

20" High x 13" Square

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William III/Queen Anne Turned Walnut Upholstered Stool, Wavy Stretcher, England, c1695-1710 

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