This large, remarkable and period (late 1920s) presentation chair is profusely hand carved with reminders of Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 flight. From the Statue of Liberty to the Eiffel Tower, its crest features the flight of the SPIRIT of ST. LOUIS en route, across the Atlantic Ocean with the well defined parallels and meridians of the globe, below. Remaining traces of gold gilt, highlight the symbolic carving of the rising sun of the east, shining down upon Lindbergh’s courageous flight. The chair’s arms end in boldly carved Lion’s Heads, symbolic of courage. Each arm is capped with a carving at its knuckle, in tribute to the two unique crossings of the Atlantic, its right arm having a depiction of the Santa Maria and the left, a likeness of the Spirit of St. Louis. A superb Germanic Eagle is highlighted at the front stretcher of the chair’s base, suggesting a Bavarian connection. This may be a signature of the German ancestry or origin of the carver, as many of the master carvers in early 20^th century America, were German immigrants. The chair may well have been a gift from a German national or indeed, the German government, itself. A fascinating part of its provenance is that the chair was once the property of a high ranking executive with RKO pictures, the film company which produced the 1957 film “THE SPRIT of ST. LOUIS”, starring Jimmy Stewart! Exhibiting classic Jacobean revival characteristics of the late 1920s, the chair is carved from black walnut. It is in superb, original condition and remains tight and solid. The chair also retains its original upholstery, which is in excellent condition. Having tall and bold form, the chair measures 52” high and 24 ¼” at its widest point, 24” at its deepest and having a seat height of 16  ½”. Recently discovered in a New Hampshire attic.

BEING SOLD WITH NO RESERVE!!