An ash ladder-back elbow chair, An ash ladder-back elbow chair, probably 18th century, American, New England, the rush seat raised on turned supports, 116cm high Literature: Joseph T Butler, 'American Furniture', p.15, for a similar chair. Condition Report: Later rush seat. Some old worm holes. Three of the four turned uprights with old splits. Possibly loss to top of top back bar.It perhaps had finials to rear uprights which are now missing. General wear and tear as to be expected.