Dickinsons Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
The top rail caved with scrolling vine leaves, peacocks, flowers and seed pods.

Well shaped arms standing on turned arm supports leading to a superbly patinated lift up seat.
The base with a row of panels carved with lozenges, scrolling pendants and hatching decoration, again typical of the area.

All framing scratch moulded and of a pegged construction.
Having just later hinges and the bottom boards replaced this settle is in remarkable original condition for a piece of 17th century furniture of this scale.
Outstanding colour and patina.
Similar examples of carved furniture are featured in " OAK FURNITURE THE BRITISH TRADITION" by Victor Chinnery. Pages 474-477.
Dickinsons Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.
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