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Antique Early Country Furniture 19thc Pine Scottish "Creepie" Stool with Original Colour. Scottish C1820-40
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Antique Early Country Furniture 19thc Pine Scottish "Creepie" Stool with Original Colour. Scottish C1820-40

19th century
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A very nice example of an early 19thc Scottish pine "Creepie" stool....it gets its name from the Orcadian dialect "creepie", which means to creep....literally meaning to bend down, as you would have to, if you wanted to sit down...these very collectable stools were used by fisherman, to sit while mending their nets....farmers / milkmaids sat on them to do the milking.... and even some churches used them for their congregation to sit upon....many members would bring their own "creepie" stools to church. This one still shows traces of the original paint and has attractive "gothic" ends and a nicely shaped hole in the seat to carry it by...in very good original condition.

Scottish. C1820-40.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.7cm (13.27")
Width
45.1cm (17.76")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Scottish Pine Creepie Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA1228263
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8559
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Description
A very nice example of an early 19thc Scottish pine "Creepie" stool....it gets its name from the Orcadian dialect "creepie", which means to creep....literally meaning to bend down, as you would have to, if you wanted to sit down...these very collectable stools were used by fisherman, to sit while mending their nets....farmers / milkmaids sat on them to do the milking.... and even some churches used them for their congregation to sit upon....many members would bring their own "creepie" stools to church.
This one still shows traces of the original paint and has attractive "gothic" ends and a nicely shaped hole in the seat to carry it by.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..in very good original condition.

Scottish. C1820-40.

Height
33.7cm (13.27")
Width
45.1cm (17.76")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Scottish Pine Creepie Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228263
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8559
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
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Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A 19th-century dark pine Scottish creepie stool featuring scalloped aprons and cut-out slab legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark pine Scottish creepie stool featuring scalloped aprons and cut-out slab legs.

Antique Early Country Furniture 19thc Pine Scottish "Creepie" Stool with Original Colour. Scottish C1820-40

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A 19th-century dark pine Scottish creepie stool featuring scalloped aprons and cut-out slab legs.
Antique Early Country Furniture 19thc Pine Scottish "Creepie" Stool With Original Colour. Scottish C1820-40
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A 19th-century dark pine Scottish creepie stool featuring scalloped aprons and cut-out slab legs.
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A creepie stool is a traditional low wooden seat or footstool, historically used in rural Scottish homes. Originally placed close to open hearths, these functional pieces were standard items of vernacular furniture crafted by local joiners or estate workers.

Creepie stools were primarily constructed from locally sourced softwoods such as pine, fir, or deal. The joinery relied on thick board construction held together with hand-cut iron nails or wooden dowels to ensure durability in everyday household use.

Authentic 19th-century pine stools exhibit signs of age-related wear, such as hand-cut nail construction, slight irregularities in cut timber, and a dark, oxidized patina on untreated wood. Original paint or dark stain usually shows natural thinning around edges and areas of frequent contact.

A low pine stool functions well as an accent piece beside a fireplace hearth, as a low plant display stand, or tucked beside a reading chair. Its dark patinated timber provides texture and historical contrast within modern or neutral rustic schemes.

Preserve original patinated surfaces by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear, high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year. Avoid harsh liquid cleansers, water exposure, or direct placement near heat sources that can dry out the timber.
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