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Gillow's 19th Century Antique Oak Bench Seat by Bruce Talbert
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Gillow's 19th Century Antique Oak Bench Seat by Bruce Talbert

19th century
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Gillow’s 19th Century Antique Oak Bench Seat by Bruce Talbert

An impressive, large scale English antique oak Bruce Talbert designed banquette made and stamped by Gillow of Lancaster. Very good quality and featuring turned back supports with a central plaque with a carved dove of peace. In superb, strong and original condition, the long seat is traditionally upholstered with all the innards intact and in good order, ready for a new finishing fabric. This Gillow antique banquette stands on four well turned legs that have a connecting H stretcher. One of the legs has the makers stamped Gillow. Dates to around 1860, a design by the Scottish designer Bruce James Talbert. The seat is 50cm high.

Dimensions

Height: 104cm (41.27")

Width: 153cm (60.71")

Depth: 59cm (23.41")

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Bench Seat to the 19th Century.

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SA1217880
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Gillow’s 19th Century Antique Oak Bench Seat by Bruce Talbert
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An impressive, large scale English antique oak Bruce Talbert designed banquette made and stamped by Gillow of Lancaster.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Very good quality and featuring turned back supports with a central plaque with a carved dove of peace. In superb, strong and original condition, the long seat is traditionally upholstered with all the innards intact and in good order, ready for a new finishing fabric. This Gillow antique banquette stands on four well turned legs that have a connecting H stretcher. One of the legs has the makers stamped Gillow. Dates to around 1860, a design by the Scottish designer Bruce James Talbert. The seat is 50cm high.

Dimensions

Height: 104cm (41.27")

Width: 153cm (60.71")

Depth: 59cm (23.41")

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Bench Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217880
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A nineteenth-century carved oak bench featuring turned baluster spindles, a central inlaid medallion on the backrest, and an upholstered seat cushion.

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A nineteenth-century carved oak bench featuring turned baluster spindles, a central inlaid medallion on the backrest, and an upholstered seat cushion.
Gillow's 19th Century Antique Oak Bench Seat by Bruce Talbert
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A nineteenth-century carved oak bench featuring turned baluster spindles, a central inlaid medallion on the backrest, and an upholstered seat cushion.
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Gothic Revival bench seats from the 19th century incorporate medieval architectural elements, including pointed arches, trefoil cutouts, turned spindles, and heavy geometric carving. Prominent designers of the era combined these historic forms with precise Victorian craftsmanship.

Victorian oak seating was predominantly constructed from solid European or English oak, utilising traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Accent details often featured hand-carved panels, inlaid decorative marquetry, and turned balusters.

Authentic pieces frequently display maker stamps or impressed names along the underside rail or drawer edges, such as those from Gillows. Examination of hand-cut joinery, historic timber oxidation, and period-correct turning techniques helps verify age.

Place the bench in an entryway, hallway, or under a window to establish an architectural focal point. Pairing dark timber against light, neutral walls provides balance, while modern textiles can complement the historic frame.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or splitting.
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