Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
A very rare, early 18th century antique period oak bacon settle. In wonderful, original condition.
A chair and a cupboard,the chair has open arms which double up as support for the oak drop down cutting / carving board. There is a drawer under the seat for storage of utensils. All pegged with panelled sides and back. Inside the chair / cupboard is also panelled. There is a sliding bar inside, that would have had muslin or linen cloth nailed to it, to keep the flies off the meat. This slides up and down well. A fabulous English period oak bacon settle, in such good, original condition and all a fantastic, original colour. A rare survivor.
Dimensions
Height: 158cm (62.2")
Width: 64cm (25.2")
Depth: 85cm (33.46")
Additional Information: The seat is 46cm high.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Rare Georgian Antique Oak Bacon Settle
