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ANTIQUE #SA655470

Gothic Mahogany Gallery Bench ( The V & A Museum's Benches In The Raphael Gallery Are Of The Same Design And Age )

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Culvertons

The design of this 19th Century Gothic mahogany gallery bench is identical to the ones that can be seen when visiting the Raphael Gallery @ the V & A museum. However the diminutive size (original and not reduced) makes this example perfect for use as a hall bench or window seat within your home.
 
When this bench came into stock it was obvious that, most probably 100 years ago, the bench''s seat was adjusted. It was only after a chance visit to the V & A that all became clear.
 
The V&A, the benches lean further back, allowing the visitor more support and comfort when viewing large works of art positioned high in their galleries - you can clearly see on the attached images how the bench has been levelled. The cabinet work was undertaken a long time ago, with similar grained and quality timber, resulting in the original and later now blending extremely well. The bench has been sensitively restored and retains a surface and colour that is indicative of its age and past.
 
A rare and...
Antique SA655470 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Culvertons
West Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 0777 542 6867 or
01306 770212
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD