Collinge Antiques

Description

Mid 18th.c. Welsh oak box settle or hall seat c.1740. High backrest with four raised and fielded panels and a simple moulded edge to the surrounding rails and mullions. Shaped tops to the rear stiles and gently curving arms on turned supports. Over a board seat (height 18½"), the centre panel lifting on handmade iron hinges to reveal useful storage space below for boots and shoes etc. Three raised and fielded panels below the seat, flat panels at the sides, again all with a moulded edge to the surrounding timbers. Oak back panels. lovely colour and character, note the pegged joints and the little burn marks on the backrest panels caused by candle flames. Excellent condition, restored cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Width: 63.5" (161.5 cm)
Height: 53" (134.5 cm)
Depth: 17.5" (44.5 cm)
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.