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Victorian Carved Oak Hall Seat

19th century
Sold 22 August 2024 · John Howkins Antiques
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A useful Victorian carved oak hall seat having a swan neck shaped back centred with a lion's head mask, the solid oak seat with carved edge above an arched carved frieze leading to the carved front legs. Condition- Original and very good, fully cleaned and waxed. Dimensions:- Max. Height…25.25’’/ 64.5cm. Seat Height…18.75’’/ 47.5cm. Width…42.5’’/ 108cm. Depth…12.5’’/ 32cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £38.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Hall Seat to the 19th Century.

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SA1075071
Dealers Internal Reference
24581
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A useful Victorian carved oak hall seat having a swan neck shaped back centred with a lion's head mask, the solid oak seat with carved edge above an arched carved frieze leading to the carved front legs. Condition- Original and very good, fully cleaned and waxed. Dimensions:- Max. Height…25.25’’/ 64.5cm. Seat Height…18.75’’/ 47.5cm. Width…42.5’’/ 108cm. Depth…12.5’’/ 32cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £38.
Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Hall Seat to the 19th Century.

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SA1075071
Dealers Internal Ref
24581
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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A dark oak Victorian hall seat featuring intricate hand-carved floral motifs, lunette friezes, and a central carved mask on the low backrest.
Victorian Carved Oak Hall Seat
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A dark oak Victorian hall seat featuring intricate hand-carved floral motifs, lunette friezes, and a central carved mask on the low backrest.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLunette carving, Floral relief, Central mask motif, Turned legs
  • SizeH 64.5 cm (25 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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Preservation involves keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent splitting, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a specialist beeswax polish to nourish the timber.

A historical hall bench can function as an anchor piece in a modern entranceway, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls or pairing with minimalist decor to highlight its textured woodgrain and sculptural carvings.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, natural timber oxidisation, hand-cut joinery, and wear patterns consistent with age, distinguishing them from modern reproductions.

These items are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as English oak, utilising traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved ornamentation, and pegged construction.

Victorian hall seats were traditionally placed in the entranceways of 19th-century homes to provide a practical spot for putting on or removing outerwear and footwear, often featuring ornate carvings reflecting the revival styles of the period.
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