Gilt and Gesso has dated this 1920s Oak Folding Screen to the 1920s.
An original 1920s Eton College 3 panel, 6 sides oak folding screen with each panel displaying a variety of society rules including The Eton Society ‘Pop’ Rules, Library Rules, Debating and Political Society roll call of members and team players.
Each panel displays a variety of house colours, or ribbons with a central panel featuring Rules of The Eton Society, pinned with masters canes and ribbons, an enchanting thing.
The school is recognised for its popularity both at the time and more recently as a 1st choice for boys of notable political leaders, the political and debating society being a practice ground for future statesmen and leaders of the Empire.
A between the wars insight into the refined world of Eton in the 1920s.
A rare and splendid thing, a superb historical and decorative piece of England’s ruling class memorabilia, from a fond but faded past.
Dimensions
Width 245-50cm fully open
Width 77cm each panel
Height 152cm
A solid English oak frame surmounted with carved acorns and central pediments, each panel is behind glass, naturally a heavy and floor standing item, presented in excellent, original condition.
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Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.
U.K. delivery available.
We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £50 plus any relevant congestion charges.
We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £110, please enquire for Scotland.
Gilt and Gesso has dated this 1920s Oak Folding Screen to the 1920s.
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Eton College Original 1920s Oak Frame 3 Panel Debating and Political Society Screen
