Unusual C18th Italian carved walnut side chair

Unusual C18th Italian carved walnut side chair; shapely form and good original condition; the upholstered padded back having a serpentine top above the upholstered, shaped seat.  The seat frame of good shape centred with a carved scallop shell flanked by carved acanthus leaves; raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in carved hairy ankles and ball and claw feet.  The back feet having the very unusual feature of protruding brass tongues to prevent the chair falling backwards.  Upholstered in old striped velvet.

Italian circa 1760

Good original condition

Dimensions (ins) 22 wide x 38 high x 20 deep