This is a superb quality antique 6ft English low back oak George II box settle (circa 1730 – 1760).
Summary
• Circa 1730 – 1760
• Period George II
• Provenance England, UK
• Item Low Back box settle
• Wood solid oak
• Low back design
• Five oak inset fielded back panels
• Inset fielded panels to base & sides
• Down swept oak arms
• Hand beaten forged iron hinges
• Two working seat lids
• Pegged construction
• Original polish & patination
• Solid in joint
• Super Quality
• Fantastic colour
This is a superb quality antique 6ft English low back oak George II box settle (circa 1730 – 1760) believed to have originated from English. The settle is constructed of solid oak panelled timbers. The back consists of five raised fielded inset panels. Further fielded panels are also visible to the bottom of the seat and the sides of the settle. The two lids in the seat are hinged with hand beaten forged iron hinges. The inside of the box settle is ideal for storing shoes and wellies in the hallway. The settle boasts down swept shaped oak arms to the sides, pegged construction. The settle features the original polish and patination and thus the colour of this settle is superb. Interestingly, this settle was used in a Sherlock Holmes TV series that was filmed in Leek, on the Staffordshire moorlands in Derbyshire!
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hallway, dining room or kitchen. This item would certainly grace any home and a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
The item is in excellent condition and is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The settle has been strengthened with steel rods from the front to the back under the seat a very long time ago and there the back panels have been tightened a very long time ago. The iron hinges are in good working order. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height 91cm or 3ft
External width 180cm or 6ft
External depth 54cm or 1ft 9¼”
Seat height 37.5cm or 1ft 2½”
Seat width 170cm or 5ft 7”
Seat depth 40cm or 1ft 3¾”
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