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Yola Gray Antiques
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Victorian 3ft Oak Monks Bench Settle (c.1870)
This is a superb quality antique Victorian 3ft wide solid oak carved monks’ bench, circa 1870 - 1890
Summary
Circa 1870 - 1890
Period Late Victorian
Provenance England, UK
Item Monks bench
Wood Solid Oak
Bacchus God of Wine carvings
Carved table top both sides
Hinged peg table top
Down swept carved knuckles
Lift up oak seat
Floral carved panels to base
Lattices carved side panels
Original polish & patination
Pegged construction
Solid in joint
Super Quality
Fantastic colour
This is a superb quality antique Victorian 3ft wide solid oak carved monks’ bench, circa 1870 – 1890. The monks’ bench features a peg hinge tabletop, which is carved on both sides. The tabletop can be adjusted to act as a backrest or a tabletop. Below, the back is attached to the base with reeded solid arms. The seat is hinged and reveals a useful large storage area below for shoes and willies. The central frame carving to the front of the bench below the seat depicts “Bacchus”, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Surrounding this are floral carvings. To the side of the base there are pretty lattice carved panels. The bench is built using peg construction. This bench features the original polish and patination and thus the colour of this settle is superb.
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 antique 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 hinges are in good working order. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
External height 81cm or 2ft 8”
External width 91cm or 3ft
External depth 48cm or 1ft 7”
Seat height 44cm or 1ft 5¼”
Seat width 91cm or 3ft
Seat depth 39cm or 1ft 3¼”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
Gift wrapping & personalised card service available
Full money back assurance
24 hour telephone
Worldwide shipping
Full insurance of items in transit
Full assembly service
Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to email or phone Julian on 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 7960 738 212).
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
UK Returns & Refunds
A 7-day “no quibble” return policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. The buyer is not required to cover the cost of returning the item if the item is returned at the point of delivery. If the item is delivered and left with the customer, a return fee will apply (which is the same cost as the delivery fee). We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we will accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. You must have a minimum feedback score of 50 to buy this item. Items cannot be returned once shipped outside of the UK. We only accept payment by bank transfer for international purchases. Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase.
Delisting & Sale Cancellation
This item is currently being advertised elsewhere than eBay. If it is sold through another sales channel, it will be removed from sale on eBay at the earliest possible time (even if the eBay listing has not ended). If this item has been purchased through eBay but the item has already been sold via another sales channel prior to the eBay sale, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of this item on eBay.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray antiques website for further products and information.
Ref. Settle 5 PriceDelivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. DimensionsExternal height 81cm or 2ft 8” External width 91cm or 3ft External depth 48cm or 1ft 7” Seat height 44cm or 1ft 5¼” Seat width 91cm or 3ft Seat depth 39cm or 1ft 3¼” Category Antique Furniture Date Circa 1870 - 1890 Late Victorian Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition 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 hinges are in good working order. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use. Item code as236a385 / Ref. Settle 5 Status Sold
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
Summary
Circa 1870 - 1890
Period Late Victorian
Provenance England, UK
Item Monks bench
Wood Solid Oak
Bacchus God of Wine carvings
Carved table top both sides
Hinged peg table top
Down swept carved knuckles
Lift up oak seat
Floral carved panels to base
Lattices carved side panels
Original polish & patination
Pegged construction
Solid in joint
Super Quality
Fantastic colour
This is a superb quality antique Victorian 3ft wide solid oak carved monks’ bench, circa 1870 – 1890. The monks’ bench features a peg hinge tabletop, which is carved on both sides. The tabletop can be adjusted to act as a backrest or a tabletop. Below, the back is attached to the base with reeded solid arms. The seat is hinged and reveals a useful large storage area below for shoes and willies. The central frame carving to the front of the bench below the seat depicts “Bacchus”, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Surrounding this are floral carvings. To the side of the base there are pretty lattice carved panels. The bench is built using peg construction. This bench features the original polish and patination and thus the colour of this settle is superb.
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 antique 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 hinges are in good working order. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
External height 81cm or 2ft 8”
External width 91cm or 3ft
External depth 48cm or 1ft 7”
Seat height 44cm or 1ft 5¼”
Seat width 91cm or 3ft
Seat depth 39cm or 1ft 3¼”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
Gift wrapping & personalised card service available
Full money back assurance
24 hour telephone
Worldwide shipping
Full insurance of items in transit
Full assembly service
Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to email or phone Julian on 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 7960 738 212).
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
UK Returns & Refunds
A 7-day “no quibble” return policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. The buyer is not required to cover the cost of returning the item if the item is returned at the point of delivery. If the item is delivered and left with the customer, a return fee will apply (which is the same cost as the delivery fee). We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we will accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. You must have a minimum feedback score of 50 to buy this item. Items cannot be returned once shipped outside of the UK. We only accept payment by bank transfer for international purchases. Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase.
Delisting & Sale Cancellation
This item is currently being advertised elsewhere than eBay. If it is sold through another sales channel, it will be removed from sale on eBay at the earliest possible time (even if the eBay listing has not ended). If this item has been purchased through eBay but the item has already been sold via another sales channel prior to the eBay sale, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of this item on eBay.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray antiques website for further products and information.
Ref. Settle 5 PriceDelivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. DimensionsExternal height 81cm or 2ft 8” External width 91cm or 3ft External depth 48cm or 1ft 7” Seat height 44cm or 1ft 5¼” Seat width 91cm or 3ft Seat depth 39cm or 1ft 3¼” Category Antique Furniture Date Circa 1870 - 1890 Late Victorian Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition 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 hinges are in good working order. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use. Item code as236a385 / Ref. Settle 5 Status Sold
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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