Seller: Alley-Antiques DESCRIPTION: Antique furniture. My antique furniture is pickup only or the buyer can arrange shipping. After description please read details for pickup before bidding. Nice 19th Century French Gold Gilded Opera Chair. Circa 1850s or 1860s. Today this could be used as a desk chair or accent chair. Has original untouched gold gilding. Dark blue floral needlepoint seat ( newer needlepoint). Fabulous form. Very ornate. Has ancathus leaf and beaded accents. Carved central shell with Gargoyle head below. Original front caster wheels( never had back wheels). The gold gilding has a fabulous patina which didn't show well in pics. Original finish.  Dainty chair is structurally sound but has a slight wobble. Can be used but not recommended for heavy everyday use. Good antique condition. Over 170 years old. No major breaks or repairs. The original gold gilding has wear as one would expect on a piece of this age. Needlepoint is not as old as the chair, and is in very good condition. A few small carved beads above caster wheels have worn or chipped away but really isn't noticable unless closely inspected( last pic).  A fabulous 19th Century Italiante style French Opera Chair. Measures about 34 3/4" tall and 18" in diameter. Seat height is about 16 3/4" from floor to seat. If a piece is not dated, the exact date is approximate and a guestimation. Shipping is pickup only on furniture. The buyer can pick up in Darrington WA for free or can arrange and pay for their own shipping. We prefer pickup within 30 days, but will work with buyer if longer is needed. If buyer hires shipper, the shipper would be working as an agent for the buyer and upon inspection and pickup sale would be considered final. Any damage caused by buyer's shipper would be between buyer and their shipper. If, for some reason, a return is granted on furniture item, the buyer is responsible to return the item in same condition sold to Darrington WA, or pay the buyer's shipper to return item in same condition. When item arrives back in Darrington in same condition sent a refund of purchase price will be granted. Refund amount will never exceed purchase price of furniture item. Sales on furniture is final, but sometimes a return would be granted on a case by case basis. Keep in mind furniture is pickup only, so it would be buyers responsibility to get item back to Darrington WA for refund in same condition sent. . If the buyer cancels order after purchase due to shipping or pickup troubles a 20% restocking fee would apply. Upon bidding or purchase the buyer agrees to the pickup shipping terms listed above. Thank you. BID WITH CONFIDENCE . We have been long time collectors and dealers of early English Transferware, Quality 19th century furniture, and Victoriana. We have been selling on Ebay since 1997.We always strive to describe the items to the best of our abilities. All items we sell are old and will show appropriate wear and tear, the pieces will not look brand new. They will have character. If you have any questions feel free to email us. This is an auction and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. TERMS: International buyers must have 10 feedback or more (or contact us prior to bidding). We accept credit cards through Paypal. Buyer pays shipping, handling, and insurance. Payment must clear before pick-up or shipping of an item. We need to hear from the high bidder within 2 days of auction end. Payment needs to arrive within 4 days after the auction, or we reserve the right to sell to the second highest bidder or relist the item, unless prior arrangement has been made. We usually ship 3 to 7 days after payment clears. We charge a $2.50 handling fee. All items sold as-is where-is. We are only responsible for the item while in our possession. We will not be held responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping. We will pack all items VERY WELL with bubble wrap and peanuts(furniture will be packed by the shipper). That is why ALL of the items purchased require insurance. In the unlikely event an item is damaged or lost by the mail/shipper we will work with you to help you file your claim, but the settlement will be between you and the carrier. Buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements on furniture items. We do have the phone number/email address of a couple of good shippers and will forward this if needed. When bidding on this item you agree to the terms listed above. Check out our other auctions for other early transferware and quality antiques. Thanks