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Georgian Folk Art Child’s Elm Bench
Baggott & Co.
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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Georgian Folk Art Child’s Elm Bench

18th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A child’s Georgian elm trestle end bench

An appealing and charming piece of English vernacular Folk Art, with well figured and patinated elm, trestle ends with the platform bases, the back supports to pierced back rail over boarded seat, also pierced. The trestle bases show screws had been used to secure the bench to the floor.

English, circa 1750-1800

Height of back 23” (59cm), Height of seat 13.5” (33cm), Depth of seat 9” (23cm), Depth of base 12” (30cm).

H: 23" (58.5cm), W: 35" (89cm), D: 9" (23cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Elm Childs Bench to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1023645
Dealers Internal Reference
BA2270
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A child’s Georgian elm trestle end bench

An appealing and charming piece of English vernacular Folk Art, with well figured and patinated elm, trestle ends with the platform bases, the back supports to pierced back rail over boarded seat, also pierced. The trestle bases show screws had been used to secure the bench to the floor.

English, circa 1750-1800

Height of back 23” (59cm), Height of seat 13.5” (33cm), Depth of seat 9” (23cm), Depth of base 12” (30cm).

H: 23" (58.5cm), W: 35" (89cm), D: 9" (23cm).

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Elm Childs Bench to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1023645
Dealers Internal Ref
BA2270
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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An antique Georgian elm childs bench featuring a cutout backrest, slotted plank seat, and trestle feet.
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
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Baggott & Co.
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An antique Georgian elm childs bench featuring a cutout backrest, slotted plank seat, and trestle feet.
Georgian folk art child’s elm bench
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An antique Georgian elm childs bench featuring a cutout backrest, slotted plank seat, and trestle feet.
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Georgian folk art furniture refers to country-made pieces crafted during the 18th and early 19th centuries by local tradesmen rather than urban cabinetmakers. These items feature functional designs, native timber, and distinctive regional motifs or hand-carved details.

Craftsmen typically utilised locally sourced hardwoods such as elm, oak, ash, and fruitwoods. Elm was particularly favoured for seat boards and benches due to its cross-grained toughness and resistance to splitting.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hewn joinery, pegged construction, variable dimensions from hand-planing, and deep natural patination. Elm displays a distinct wide grain pattern with subtle grey-brown or golden tones developed over centuries.

A small historic bench functions effectively as occasional seating in entryways, at the foot of a bed, or beneath a low window sill. It creates visual contrast and warmth when paired against contemporary plastered or neutral backdrop walls.

Clean surfaces regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture in the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent timber movement or shrinkage.
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