#6 • Antique Circa 1880 Eastlake Victorian Steamboat Deck Chair

Part of Absolute Downsizing Auction – 4802 S. 4th St., 40214 (Just off Southern Parkway) (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $220.00

Status: Sold

Category: Antiques

Antique circa 1880 Eastlake Victorian steamboat deck chair with padded head and arm rest, Asian design chair back and seat, carved stiles and pediment, incised legs, and turned bottom stretchers. Carpet appears to be Axminster wool weaving and threadbare on arms. The third photo is a photo of a business card that belongs to the family. The card itself is a family keepsake and is not a part of this lot. NOTE: The family has always been told that this chair was made by John Simm & Co. which was a Louisville based furniture maker that specialized in steamboat and cabinet furniture.  John Simm was related to the Buetenbach family that has owned this house at 4802 S. 4th for over 110 years.  Lot# 54 is a  John Simm & Co.  Salesman sample book of unupholstered Victorian parlor sets and accent furniture. Size: Chair as show in first photo - 24"w x 19"d x 3'6"h Location: Living Room