A Victorian cast iron garden seat in the Serpent & Twig pattern and dating to circa 1860. This beautiful rustic naturalistic casting is based on the English oak tree and depict branches adorned with oak leaves, acorns and intertwined serpents. The pattern was designed by McDowell, Stevenson & Co of Glasgow, circa 1840 and was later copied by other foundries, most notably by the John Finch Foundry, in Dudley Worcestershire. This particular seat is stamped with a number to the back legs.
In very good structural condition with no signs of repair, the white gloss paintwork needs minor touching up where some rust spots starting to appear.
The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width - 24in (61cm)
Depth - 22in (56cm)
Height - 32 1/2in (82.5cm)
Seat area - 22 1/2in wide x 15in deep x 17in high (57cm x 38cm x 43cm)
Ref: 0514a
We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £120.
When buying it is important appreciate
...antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.
For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.
Internal Reference: 0514a
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA624834
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 82.5cm (32.5inches)Width is 61cm (24.0inches)Depth is 56cm (22.0inches)
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