Name/Title
Armchair Descended in the Ball FamilyEntry/Object ID
94.1.1Description
Armchair Descended in the Ball Family
Mahogany Armchair, C.1790, with Ornately Carved Shield Back with Drapery Swags, Tapered Straight Legs with Spade Feet, and Attenuated Arms. Made in Charleston, Inscribed "I C Ball" on Bottom Covering.
3/9/2005: Seat is upholstered over the rail. Upholstery is not originalCollection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
94.1.1Acquisition Method
PurchaseCredit Line
Descended in the Ball Family of CharlestonLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
ArmchairNomenclature Primary Object Term
ChairNomenclature Sub-Class
Seating FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Height
38-1/8 inWidth
22-1/2 inDepth
17 inLocation
Location
Room
304Building
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Moved By
RedDate
July 24, 1998Notes
Until: / /Category
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
FairOverall Condition
FairNotes
Overall: surface dirty but sound
Back: joints secure but evident at meeting of side stiles and bottom stay; wood cracked at this joint also. Chips along crest rail
Arms: proper right joint unstable; proper left, stable but joint apparent; Both have old chips and scratches appropriate to age.
Legs: All show signs of normal wear; front are more chipped and scratched. Proper front right is unstable.
Parts Missing: NoneGeneral Notes
Note
Status: OK
Location Details1: 1Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
July 24, 1998Updated By
museumsintern@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
July 2, 2025