Description
Notice the borer traced from over 100 years ago in the softer sap-wood part of the oak seat.
Even oak, one of of the less desirable timbers for borer, will be drawn to an oaks sap, and always soft woods like, fruitwood, elm and pine.
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