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Unusual Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Stool with Brass Studs with Initials ‘R.v’ Possible Love Token
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Unusual Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Stool with Brass Studs with Initials ‘R.v’ Possible Love Token

19th century
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A Charming But Unusual Antique 19th Century English Solid Mahogany Stool With Brass Studs, Finger Hole And Shaped Apron. The Central Studs Form The Initials ‘R.V’. Made As A Form Of Love Token Perhaps. It Has A Lovely Rich Colour And Patina.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.

Measures 25cm x 16cm x 17cm

Weighs 1100 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Low Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA1239692
Description
A Charming But Unusual Antique 19th Century English Solid Mahogany Stool With Brass Studs, Finger Hole And Shaped Apron. The Central Studs Form The Initials ‘R.V’. Made As A Form Of Love Token Perhaps. It Has A Lovely Rich Colour And Patina.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.

Measures 25cm x 16cm x 17cm

Weighs 1100 grams

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Low Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA1239692
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Unusual Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Stool with Brass Studs with Initials ‘R.v’ Possible Love Token

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A rectangular low mahogany stool adorned with brass studs forming initials and a border around a central hand hole.
Unusual Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Stool With Brass Studs With Initials ‘R.V’ Possible Love Token
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A rectangular low mahogany stool adorned with brass studs forming initials and a border around a central hand hole.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass studwork, Monogram initials, Central finger hole, Scalloped apron
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A 19th-century country hearth stool is a compact wooden seat or footrest, designed for practical use near a fireplace in domestic interiors.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, joined with traditional carpentry techniques, and decorated with brass tacks or studs.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-made construction, natural surface patination on the timber, edge wear near the feet, and light oxidisation on the brass studs.

Place a low mahogany stool on a hearth, beneath a console table, or within an empty corner to introduce rich wood tones and historic texture to a contemporary room scheme.

Dust the timber surface regularly using a soft dry cloth, and apply clear beeswax sparingly, avoiding wax accumulation around the decorative brass studs.
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