17th.c. Welsh Oak Box Settle C.1670.

Name: 17th.c. Welsh Oak Box Settle C.1670.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA579581
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Rare 17th.c. Welsh oak box settle c.1670. Simple design in solid oak throughout. The backrest with two long raised and fielded panels between unusually wide rails and tall stiles with rounded tops. Straight arms over a seat of thick oak boards, the centre panel lifting to reveal useful storage space inside for boots and shoes etc. Raised and fielded panels below the seat matching those on the backrest. Flat panels to the sides and rear of the base. Note the the traditional pegged construction and the neat shaped detail where the arm supports meet the seat. Also the initials MI carved into the centre of the backrest. Excellent colour and patina. Restored in our workshops with repairs at the bottom of the rear stiles and replacement oak floor boards.

Dimensions: width 55½", depth 19", height 40".

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

141cm (55.51")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA579581

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Rare 17th.c. Welsh oak box settle c.1670. Simple design in solid oak throughout.

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The backrest with two long raised and fielded panels between unusually wide rails and tall stiles with rounded tops.

Collinge Antiques

Straight arms over a seat of thick oak boards, the centre panel lifting to reveal useful storage space inside for boots and shoes etc. Raised and fielded panels below the seat matching those on the backrest. Flat panels to the sides and rear of the base. Note the the traditional pegged construction and the neat shaped detail where the arm supports meet the seat. Also the initials MI carved into the centre of the backrest. Excellent colour and patina. Restored in our workshops with repairs at the bottom of the rear stiles and replacement oak floor boards.

Dimensions: width 55½", depth 19", height 40".