Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Summary:
• Item: Stool
• Circa: 1850
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Solid rosewood
• Provenance: England
• Fluted tapering turned legs
• Newly upholstered in patterned structured chenille upholstery
• Brass studded seat
• Scribe moulded seat frame
• H. Brooks & Co. patent seat raising cast-iron mechanism
• Mechanism fully restored and working
• Turned height adjustment knobs
• Excellent colour & quality
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
The seat itself is firm, which means that you won’t sink into the upholstery, but at the same time, it is very comfortable to sit on. Within the underside of the seat, the stool boasts a H. Brooks & Co. patent raising / lowering cast iron mechanism. The height of the stool can be adjusted by turning either of the turned knobs situated on either side of the frame. The stool stands on four elegant turned, tapering reeded legs. Ideal for use as a piano stool.
H. Brooks & Co:
The company, originally founded by Cox Brooks, was founded in 1810 at 31 Lyme Street, Camden, London and predominantly made piano actions, hammer heads and keyboards. Cox’s son, Henry, focused on making parts for musical instruments, but also patented raising / lowering actions for seating. In 1920, the company amalgamated with Herrburger, a piano action manufacturer, becoming Herrburger Brooks. Up until 1998, they were based in Long Eaton, London. They exhibited at the British Industries fair in 1947 and in 1953 absorbed their Paris operation, so becoming Europe’s largest manufacturer of piano actions. The business was sold in 1965 to Kimball International Inc. who later sold to Harmony Pianos of Hong Kong in 1996.
Dimensions:
Raised Height = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Lowered Height = 49cm or 19¼” or 1ft 7¼”
External Width = 60cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Seat Width = 52.5cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Depth = 43cm or 16” or 1ft 4”
Condition Report:
This stool is in excellent condition. It has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality patterned structured chenille upholstery, finished with traditional brass studs. The seat itself is firm, yet very comfortable to sit on or rest your feet. The upholstery is therefore new, clean and free from any wear, dirt or damage. The seat boasts the original H. Brooks & Co. patent height adjustment cast iron mechanism. The mechanism has been fully restored and is in perfect working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the mahogany frame, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Antique English Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Rise & Fall Height Adjustable Stool (Circa 1850)
