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Two Belters are Better Than One

John Henry BelterRosewoodSofaPairSetteesGrape

Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Here is not one, but a matching pair of John Henry Belter settees in an early, seldom-seen grape pattern from the applied crest era of his work. Notice the scrollwork has a ridged pattern instead of the usual flat "taffy" profile. Thanks to Kevin for sharing his photos with us.
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
Two Belters are Better Than One
John Henry Belter pair settees sofas
Two Belters are Better Than One

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