Welsh Oak Box Settle Dated 1732

Name: Welsh Oak Box Settle Dated 1732
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1028903
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Beautiful George II Welsh oak box settle dated 1732. Slightly sloped backrest with five flat panels set within moulded rails and mullions, between rear stiles with curving points to the tops. Simple shaped arms on turned supports. Seat made of two long boards, the front is loose lifting to reveal storage inside for boots and shoes etc. Note the remains of the long defunct iron hinges and the groove worn in the sides of the base by the action of opening seat. Oak panelled front, sides and back to the base. Original oak floor boards. Carved with the initials HH and the date 1732 at the centre of the backrest. The initials WW are also carved on the rear, possibly a maker's mark. Repairs to the feet, otherwise excellent condition and particularly good colour and patina to the timber. Restored, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 73" Height 49" Depth 23"

Physical Dimensions

Height

124cm (48.82")

Width

185cm (72.83")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1028903

Dealers Internal Reference

36902

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Beautiful George II Welsh oak box settle dated 1732.

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Slightly sloped backrest with five flat panels set within moulded rails and mullions, between rear stiles with curving points to the tops.

Collinge Antiques

Simple shaped arms on turned supports. Seat made of two long boards, the front is loose lifting to reveal storage inside for boots and shoes etc. Note the remains of the long defunct iron hinges and the groove worn in the sides of the base by the action of opening seat. Oak panelled front, sides and back to the base. Original oak floor boards. Carved with the initials HH and the date 1732 at the centre of the backrest. The initials WW are also carved on the rear, possibly a maker's mark. Repairs to the feet, otherwise excellent condition and particularly good colour and patina to the timber. Restored, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 73" Height 49" Depth 23"