Carved Oak Monks Bench

1900 - 1920

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1920, carved oak monks bench. The rectangular top has a carved pattern and is hinged, opening to reveal another pattern on the inside with an heraldic shield with plumes on the top. There are two large shaped straps which hold the top in position. These are attached to 2 very primitive looking carved lions. The seat is hinged and opens to reveal a storage space. The seat and fore edge is moulded, and beneath this are two carved raised panels again with similar scratch carving. The 2 ends have 2 recessed fielded panels and below is a single moulding. The whole piece stands on 4 bun feet. Wonderful colour and patination.

Size 65cm high as table (93cm high as bench) x 107cm wide x 44cm deep.

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA267074

Dealers Internal Reference

19790

Description

Circa 1920, carved oak monks bench.

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The rectangular top has a carved pattern and is hinged, opening to reveal another pattern on the inside with an heraldic shield with plumes on the top.

Georgian Antiques

There are two large shaped straps which hold the top in position. These are attached to 2 very primitive looking carved lions. The seat is hinged and opens to reveal a storage space. The seat and fore edge is moulded, and beneath this are two carved raised panels again with similar scratch carving. The 2 ends have 2 recessed fielded panels and below is a single moulding. The whole piece stands on 4 bun feet. Wonderful colour and patination.

Size 65cm high as table (93cm high as bench) x 107cm wide x 44cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA267074

Dealers Internal Ref

19790

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Georgian Antiques

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