Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
• Period: Charles II
• Provenance: England, UK
• Item: Box settle
• Wood: Solid oak
• High-back design
• 8 oak inset fielded back panels
• Inset fielded panels to base & sides
• Down swept oak arms
• Green dralon swab cushion
• Working central seat lid
• Pegged construction
• Original polish & patination
• Solid in joint
• Superb quality
• Fantastic colour
The settle is constructed of solid oak panelled timbers. The back consists of eight raised fielded inset panels. Further fielded panels are also visible to the bottom of the seat and the sides of the settle. There is a working lid in the centre seat. The inside of the box settle is ideal for storing shoes and wellies in the hallway. The settle comes with a green velvet draylon swab foam cushion. The settle can be used with or without it depending on personal preferences. If you would like to have the swab cushion recovered, please contact us for a quote. The settle boasts down swept shaped oak arms to the sides and a pegged construction throughout. The settle features the original polish and patination and thus the colour of this settle is superb.
As this item boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received.
Condition Report:
The item is in excellent condition and is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Later steel hinges to the seat lid. There are some later (possibly Victorian) elements to the seat section of the settle. The arms and back of the settle are completely firm. The settle comes with a green velvet draylon swab foam cushion, which is clean and free of marks or holes. If you would like to have the swab cushion recovered, please contact us for a quote. As this item boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 131.3cm or 51¾” or 4ft 3¾”
External width = 171cm or 67¼” or 5ft 7¼”
External depth = 55cm or 21?” or 1ft 9?”
Back height = 90cm or 35½” or 2ft 11½”
Seat height = 42.1cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Seat width = 168cm or 66?” or 5ft 6?”
Seat depth = 40cm or 15¾” or 1ft 3¾”
Arm height = 70cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £85. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international bank transfers).
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable stand
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
6ft English Charles II Oak High-back Box Settle (Circa 1680)
