Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance England, UK
• Item: Hall Bench
• Wood: Solid Oak
• High back
• Foliate scroll carved pediment
• Moulded top rail
• Overlapping scale carved rails with central flowerhead
• Floral & foliate carved panel with diamond lozenge & carved faces to back rest & front
• Floral lozenge side panels
• Down-swept carved arms terminating on carved lions
• Lift up moulded panelled seat
• Storage box below seat – ideal for shoes
• Moulded plinth
• Original polish & patination
• Pegged construction
• Solid in joint
• Lovely colour & patination
• Excellent condition & quality
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Below, the back displays overlapping scale carved top- and bottom rails, which include central flowerhead carvings. The back also boasts a central raised panel, comprising a central carved face, surrounded by foliate carving and diamond lozenge, surrounded by further foliate scroll carving and flanked by flowerhead carvings. Joining the back and seat are down-swept reeded, segmented-carved arms, terminating on carved armrests in the shape of a lion’s body and head, which stare at each other across the seat. The moulded panelled seat lifts up to reveal a large storage area, which is ideal for storing shoes and boots in the hallway! Below the seat, the front of the settle displays a further carved panel, with a central flowerhead, flanked by further carved faces, surrounded by foliate-filled lozenge and foliate scroll carvings. The settle rests on the original moulded plinth.
Condition Report:
This hall bench is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, frame, sides and drawer bottoms, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The bench has been traditionally wax polished by hand in our workshop, to a professional standard, therefore, the finish, colour and patination is excellent. The original hinges are in good working order. The settle retains its original polish, featuring a rich mid-brown oak colour. There are no breaks to the carvings, back, arms or base of the settle. The settle is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to be used.
Dimensions:
External Height = 109.5cm or 43?” or 3ft 7?”
External Width = 105.7cm or 41?” or 3ft 5?”
External Depth = 47.7cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Seat Height = 44cm or 17?” or 1ft 5?”
Seat Width = 82.6cm or 32½” or 2ft 8½”
Seat Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Arm Height = 65.3cm or 25¾” or 2ft 1¾”
Back Height = 65.5cm or 25¾” or 2ft 1¾”
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.
Ref. 47640
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique English Victorian Carved Oak High Back Hall Monks Bench Settle (Circa 1870)
