19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Valet Chair gentleman A rare crossover artifact of

A rare crossover artifact of cooperage and liquor advertising

shown in a traditional pose holding a platter with his severed head-a symbolic reference to his martyrdom by beheading

Chairs of this type were produced by numerous cabinetmakers and furniture firms during the Victorian period

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19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Valet Chair gentleman A rare crossover artifact ofExceptionally decorative Black Forest walnut valet chair combining seating and storage in a highly carved form. The back features deeply carved oak leaves and acorns surrounding an oval hunting scene medallion depicting a stag in a woodland setting. The shaped seat is embellished with contrasting inlaid marquetry, while the cabriole legs and apron display additional floral and foliate carving. Unusually, the crest rail incorporates a hinged lift top