19th Century Primitive Early Antique Mortised Stool Seat, Chinese Elm Wood

Description

Primitive 19th Century or earlier Stool or Seat made from hand hewn wood, likely Chinese Elm. Excellent patina and character. … more Primitive 19th Century or earlier Stool or Seat made from hand hewn wood, likely Chinese Elm. Excellent patina and character. Mortise and Tenon construction with hand forged metal repairs. The metal repairs are very old, note the oxidation leeched into the wood surrounding the repairs. There is a cipher or monogram signature on the side of the seat as shown.

Measurements are 19” height, approx. 23” length and 16”width at the sides. Weight is approx. 16.5 pounds unpackaged.

This rare antique comes from an exceptional old estate. less