Search 0
7,688  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 61 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
61 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1227740
FOR SALE
£445
Email Phone
Save
Antique Victorian Elm & Ash Birmingham Jeweller's Stool C.1860
For sale by Founders Antiques
for sale €521     $565
£445
Founders Antiques

Founders Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2023
Browse dealers 137 items
  • About Us
    Merchants of fine antique furniture
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1227740
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Victorian Elm & Ash Birmingham Jeweller's Stool C.1860

19th century
Description

A wonderfully original Victorian jeweller’s stool, the thick single-piece rough-sawn elm slab seat with exposed wedged through-tenons, raised on three hand-faceted splayed ash legs.

Bearing the hand-carved artisan mark 'PALLETT' to the seat, the piece carries strong provenance directly from the 19th-century workshops of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Its heavy surface scarring, historic marking and deep patination lend it immense physical character, turning a simple tripod utility into a compelling survival of British industrial heritage.

Very good antique condition, displaying a deep authentic workshop patina, honest surface marks and natural timber shrinkage. Structurally solid, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1860.

Dimensions

Height: 48 cm

Width: 45 cm

Depth: 30 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Jewellers Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227740
Dealers Internal Reference
3773
Dealers Notes

DELIVERY INCLUDED - All prices include UK mainland delivery*.

The price you see is what you pay. *This covers most of England, Wales and Scotland as far North as Edinburgh / Glasgow.

Delivery is normally within 5-12 working days of dispatch depending on location. More remote areas may take longer or incur a surcharge. The courier will call you directly to discuss delivery arrangements.

Delivery is based on a one person service, so assistance may be required with larger/heavier items. If a two person service is required contact us for a quote. Delivery is based on a ground floor service to the door.

International delivery available - contact us for a quote.

If you have any questions or want to discuss this piece in more detail just give us a call on 07722 557245 or email hello@foundersantiques.co.uk

Description
A wonderfully original Victorian jeweller’s stool, the thick single-piece rough-sawn elm slab seat with exposed wedged through-tenons, raised on three hand-faceted splayed ash legs.
“
Bearing the hand-carved artisan mark 'PALLETT' to the seat, the piece carries strong provenance directly from the 19th-century workshops of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
Founders Antiques

Its heavy surface scarring, historic marking and deep patination lend it immense physical character, turning a simple tripod utility into a compelling survival of British industrial heritage.

fig 1. A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Elm & Ash Birmingham Jeweller's Stool C.1860

Very good antique condition, displaying a deep authentic workshop patina, honest surface marks and natural timber shrinkage. Structurally solid, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1860.

Dimensions

Height: 48 cm

Width: 45 cm

Depth: 30 cm

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Jewellers Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227740
Dealers Internal Ref
3773
Founders Antiques
Founders Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023

Merchants of fine antique furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Founders Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs.
1 / 14
Archive I A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs.

Antique Victorian Elm & Ash Birmingham Jeweller's Stool C.1860

Archive II A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View II
Archive III A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View III
Archive IV A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View IV
Archive V A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View V
Archive VI A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View IX
Archive X A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View X
Archive XI A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View XI
Archive XII A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View XII
Archive XIII A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs. View XIV
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Founders Antiques

Founders Antiques
Telephone 07722 557245
Location
Unit 1a Stallings Lane
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 7HU
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/foundersantiques
Verified Since Aug 2023
Items For Sale 137
Items Sold 780
Founders Antiques
Founders Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Unit 1a Stallings Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7HU, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/foundersantiques
Verified
Aug 2023
For Sale
137
Sold
780
A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs.
Antique Victorian Elm & Ash Birmingham Jeweller's Stool c.1860
Ref: SA1227740
A dark oak Victorian three-legged stool featuring a thick rectangular top and weathered splayed legs.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSplayed legs, Rectangular seat, Wedged tenon joinery, Hand-hewn timber
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Victorian jeweller's stool originates from Birmingham and dates from approximately 1860. The piece comprises a thick, single-piece rough-sawn elm slab seat featuring exposed wedged through-tenons and the hand-carved artisan mark PALLETT, supported by three hand-faceted splayed ash legs in a dark brown timber. It displays heavy surface scarring, historic marking, natural timber shrinkage and a deep authentic workshop patina with visible hand-hewn details. The stool measures 48 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Suitable for everyday use in a modern interior, this compact tripod utility functions well as an accent seat or side table. It sits comfortably beside a fireplace hearth, in a hallway, or as an occasional seat in a living space where its industrial heritage and rustic farmhouse style can be appreciated.

FAQs

Crafted during the nineteenth century, these utilitarian stools were engineered for workshop artisans, featuring compact dimensions, thick timber seats, and splayed legs designed to withstand daily trade use.

English hardwoods such as oak, elm, and beech were predominantly utilised due to their density, durability, and resistance to wear in active workshop environments.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, wedged leg tenons visible on the seat surface, uneven patination from long-term wear, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

A compact oak stool functions effectively as an occasional side table beside an armchair, a decorative plinth for ceramics on a fireplace hearth, or an accent piece in a hallway.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories