Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1750
• Period: George II
• Provenance England, UK
• Item: Settle / Bench
• Wood: Solid Oak
• Constructed with earlier timbers
• Small delightful proportions (4ft wide)
• Rosette & guilloche carved triple panels
• Shaped arms (one stamped NT)
• Solid seat
• Pegged construction
• Solid in joint
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a highly decorative antique English 18th century George II carved oak high back settle, with small proportions, circa 1750, constructed with earlier timbers, boasting a stunning colour, in excellent original condition. Ideal for use in the hallway or kitchen.
The sturdy down-swept arms are secured by turned supports to a solid two panel oak seat, with a straight frieze below. The settle stands on primitively turned feet to the front and block legs to the rear, all of which are united by bar stretchers for additional strength. The settle has been constructed in the traditional manner with pegged and joined construction. Interestingly, the left arm and frieze is stamped “NT”, possibly the original owner. It is unusual to see early period settled of his small size, which makes in highly desirable.
Condition Report:
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 glued solid and has been traditionally wax polished, by hand, in our workshop, to a professional standard, therefore, the finish, colour and patination is of an excellent standard. The settle retains its original polish, featuring a rich dark-brown oak period colour. It looks like the feet tips have been replaced at some point in the past (not unusual given the age of this settle). The bench is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to be used.
Dimensions:
External Height = 106.5cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
External Width = 120.4cm or 47?” or 3ft 11?”
External Depth = 50.5cm or 19?” or 1ft 7?”
Seat Height = 45.9cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Seat Width (inside arms) = 107.5cm or 42¼” or 3ft 6¼”
Seat Width (including arms) = 120.4cm or 47?” or 3ft 11?
Seat Depth (to start of moulding) = 29.4cm or 11½”
Seat Depth (including moulding) = 32.2cm or 11?”
Arm Height = 70.6cm or 27¾” or 2ft 3¾”
Back Height = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
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. 54348
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Small Antique English Georgian Carved Oak High Back Hall Bench Settle (Circa 1750)
