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19th century English country oak joint stool in 17th/18th century style.

From usage over the past 150 years the finish has naturally worn off, leaving a beautifully faded raw patina.

The rectangular single plank moulded seat having attractive figured oak grain.
Above deep upright gouge carved skirts, with a pretty fine scratch-carved flower over all.

Raised on beautifully carved fine lined Jacobean style barley-twist legs.
Joined by the two remaining long stretchers.
C.1870

H.50cm W.45cm D.29cm

An attractive Set of Six 20th Century Australian Ash Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, now white.

The shaped top rail, above a fret carved tapered centre splat, flanked by shaped tapered uprights.
The freshly upholstered soft mint chenille seats blending beautifully.
Resting on a square leg, joined by stretchers.
This set of chairs were very tired, so we cleaned back the surface and refinished them in a soft white.
Would never dream of doing this to a period chair, however this method of restoration has vastly improved these.
These chairs would look fantastic with a period french fruitwood farmhouse table.
The last set I sold through a decorator in 2009.
These chairs also featured in a home I dressed in Elwood 2009.
To see the story of the Elwood home, search ‘Elwood’ on this website.
Above is a one off set of 19th Regency period watercolours of Indian birds, in Kamataka, Southwest India.

Dated 1828

Also, my favourite 17th Century botanical engraver, Hendrick Draakestein 1686.