original to LCM chair??  

My DCMs from '53...
have the exact same unfinished areas around the shockmounts. Almost as if a large-ish piece of tape was use to mask the area off for some reason.

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All original
Those are correct, original and unaltered.

I agree, looks a nice example...
I agree, looks a nice example to me.

Thank you
Well that's good to know, even the one with what looks like glue around it?

Yes
Even at the factory, sometimes a bit of glue would seep out from under the shockmount when it was put in the clamp.
Looks like your chair is ash.
I may have said this before, but I think the LCM (and DCM too, but I like the lounge height)) is possibly the best realized Eames design. I like it better than the LCW. I find the contrast between the wood and metal very pleasing and I like the slender profile of the metal frame more than the thick spine of the LCW and DCW. The legs look the same no matter the angle (unlike the LCW & DCW) and the seat and back appear to float. The proportions fit a wide range of sitters, the construction holds up much better over time, and price wise they are still among the most accessible. To me it's a home run on all accounts.

I agree, this was one of my...
I agree, this was one of my first chairs but i have outgrown room for this one, it sits in our bedroom now and has sadly become a seat for the pillows from the unmade bed

Very nice chair
Looks great