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George I Oak Close Stool
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George I Oak Close Stool

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A Georgian period oak close stool with faux drawers to the front c.1710. Hinged planked top with moulded under edge giving a cornice effect. The front with faux drawers with moulded frame sat in between, plus decorative engraved and pierced two piece lock escutcheon to the lid. Moulded rail with small bun feet to the base and original engraved brass handles to the sides. The hinged lid opening to reveal a clean and useable interior. Excellent original colour and patina and presented in original condition; this piece makes an ideal occasional table or bedside table. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Oak Close Stool to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1230843
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43974
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Description
A Georgian period oak close stool with faux drawers to the front c.1710. Hinged planked top with moulded under edge giving a cornice effect.
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The front with faux drawers with moulded frame sat in between, plus decorative engraved and pierced two piece lock escutcheon to the lid.
Sturmans Antiques

Moulded rail with small bun feet to the base and original engraved brass handles to the sides. The hinged lid opening to reveal a clean and useable interior. Excellent original colour and patina and presented in original condition; this piece makes an ideal occasional table or bedside table. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Oak Close Stool to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230843
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43974
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A warm brown George I oak close stool with horizontal moulded panelling, a central brass escutcheon, and turned bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A warm brown George I oak close stool with horizontal moulded panelling, a central brass escutcheon, and turned bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George I Oak Close Stool

Archive II A warm brown George I oak close stool with horizontal moulded panelling, a central brass escutcheon, and turned bun feet. View II
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 10,942
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A warm brown George I oak close stool with horizontal moulded panelling, a central brass escutcheon, and turned bun feet.
George I Oak Close Stool
Ref: SA1230843
A warm brown George I oak close stool with horizontal moulded panelling, a central brass escutcheon, and turned bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClose Stools
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned bun feet, moulded panelling, brass escutcheon
  • SizeH 48.5 cm (19 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

A George I oak close stool is an 18th-century item of furniture created during the reign of King George I (17141727). Designed as a decorative chest or cabinet, it originally enclosed a ceramic or pewter chamber pot prior to the advent of indoor plumbing.

These items were typically constructed from solid native timbers such as English oak or walnut. High-grade joinery featured mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed surfaces, turned timber feet, and cast brass escutcheon plates or handles.

Authentic pieces from the George I period exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, thick oak drawer or panel linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and naturally aged surface patina. Hardware often shows hand-hammered brass construction and period-correct oxidisation around keyholes and fixings.

In modern interior schemes, a close stool is frequently repurposed as an occasional side table or a bedside cabinet. Its compact footprint and flat top surface make it suitable for supporting lamps, books, or small decorative items.

Maintain oak furniture by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, and excessive fading.
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