An Australian cedar armchair by Joseph Sly, circa 1845, the overhanging top rail above a carved cross-rail, over scrolled arms, a drop-in seat, ogee carved front rail and raised on turned tapering legs, stamped J. Sly on the underside of both, the front and back rails. Reference: 1988 commemorative collection of fine Colonial furniture, the rustic charm by H. Vidler and G. Dodd, plate 45