John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

The seat lifts to reveal a useful storage area and the carved open arm supports are in the form of mythical scaled creatures. The base with further decorative carving and all in good original condition. Dimensions :- Height…48’’/ 122cm. Width…48’’/ 122cm. Depth…17’’/ 43cm. Seat Height…18’’/ 45.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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