Description: Good solid Renaissance Revival solid rosewood Victorian two
piece parlor suite made by John Jeliff, Newark, NJ. Closed arm sofa and
gents chair both have a thick open carved crest with a head in the center.
The sides are also opened carved and the arms feature the typical carved
bust used by Jeliff. The frame and skirt have incised carvings. There are
turned front legs in the front of pieces. The fabric is old but in pretty
good condition. There is an old repair to the arm of the chair. Most of
Jeliff's work was done in walnut. This suite is
quite special in rosewood!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 42"H x 87"W (sofa) 40"H x 28"W (chair)
Finish: Good original dark patina
Price: $4995.00 for the suite
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