Shaun King Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

The STOOL has the original ebonised finish which is complemented by, what appears to be, the original black fabric cover.
The dominant pierced heart-shape motifs, to the ends, give the STOOL the finishing flourish to a very well executed design.
There is wear and tear to the STOOL which have neither tried to disguise nor restore. The mechanisnm works well.
Shaun King Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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