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Large Late 19th Century Rocking Gilt Gout Stool.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Large Late 19th Century Rocking Gilt Gout Stool.

19th century
Description

Rocking gilt gout stool.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Giltwood Rocking Gout Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA1191599
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Description
Rocking gilt gout stool.
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Giltwood Rocking Gout Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191599
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A late 19th-century giltwood rocking gout stool featuring a deeply curved cream fabric-upholstered seat supported by an ornate carved gilded frame.
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Archive I A late 19th-century giltwood rocking gout stool featuring a deeply curved cream fabric-upholstered seat supported by an ornate carved gilded frame.

Large late 19th century rocking gilt gout stool.

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Archive VI A late 19th-century giltwood rocking gout stool featuring a deeply curved cream fabric-upholstered seat supported by an ornate carved gilded frame. View VI
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Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A late 19th-century giltwood rocking gout stool featuring a deeply curved cream fabric-upholstered seat supported by an ornate carved gilded frame.
Large late 19th century rocking gilt gout stool.
Ref: SA1191599
A late 19th-century giltwood rocking gout stool featuring a deeply curved cream fabric-upholstered seat supported by an ornate carved gilded frame.
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Gout stools were specifically designed in the 18th and 19th centuries to elevate and relieve pain in inflamed lower limbs. The rocking mechanism allowed the user to adjust the angle of the leg comfortably without physical strain.

These pieces were typically constructed from carved hardwoods such as beech or mahogany, finished with gold leaf gesso, and fitted with padded upholstery using natural horsehair or wool stuffing.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-carving, original gesso layer wear exposing underlying wood, hand-cut joinery, and a distinct concave or dip-seat ergonomic profile.

An antique gout stool serves as a statement sculptural accent piece placed beside an armchair, within a fireplace alcove, or at the foot of a bed to add historic texture.

Giltwood surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush without water or chemical cleaners, which dissolve gesso. Upholstery requires soft vacuuming and professional textile conservation if original fabrics are delicate.
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