Monday, February 4, 2013

Charter Oak Chair

Here is something else I didn't have space to include on earlier tours of the Connecticut State Capitol.

The center chair on the dais of the Senate chamber was made from the wood of the charter oak tree, which fell down in 1857.  The top of each post has an acorn springing from oak leaves, while the posts and arms are entwined with branches of oak with leaves and acorns. An eagle is at the back center.  The state coat of arms is in the shield on the back.
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20 comments:

  1. SRQFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful craftsmanship. HDP must utilize a really good archive system to dig this up and have the accompanying information.

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  2. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    It's a beautiful artwork in the chairs, they are very elegant and looks very solid, I mean resistent.
    hugs
    Léia

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  3. KateFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I maxed the photo but could't make out the symbols on the carved back, but thank you for describing the rest of the chair. That kind of chair just isn't made today; where are our craftsmen? It reminds me of cleric chairs in some churches, too.

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  4. SharonFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    There was some beautiful craftsmanship here.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Gosh that is a marvelous piece of craftsmanship Jack, I like the two on either side but they look kind of 'plain' in comparison..Love the
    'pièce de résistance' the eagle on the back of the chair, fabulous!

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  6. Sylvia KFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I do agree with the others -- terrific craftsmanship and I love the detail you've captured in this shot, Jack!! Hope your week is off to a great start!!

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  7. VPFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Excellent craftsmanship, but I guess it is not too comfortable...

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  8. cieldequimperFebruary 4, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Thankfully some still know how to carve nowadays... These are beautiful.

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  9. KarlFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I agree too, excellent work!

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  10. DianneFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    What wonderful detailing Jack ... a very classy chair.

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  11. LOLfromPasaFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I have seen quite a few quite sturdy chairs like these over here in Coventry. Nice collection, Jack.

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  12. MoFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    How is a charter oak different to an ordinary oak?

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  13. RedPatFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Wonderful craftsmanship which is something people don't want to or unable to afford these days!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Exquisite workmanship...

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  15. RandyFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Too fancy for me.

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  16. Bob CroweFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Who would dare sit on it?

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  17. LowellFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    That is very cool and a great piece of art. It doesn't look all that comfortable, though...but art isn't supposed to be comfy, is it?

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  18. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Now, that's throne! Fabulous piece of furniture.

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  19. CaTFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    are people still allowed to sit on them? the middle one indeed might not be very comfortable!

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  20. William KendallFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Very intricate craftmanship!

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