Antique Hall Bench with Brass Mounts & Walnut Frame from Jas Shoolbred, 1890s

Description

Lovely original circa 1890 Jas Shoolbred of Tottenham Court Road circa 1890 walnut & brass hall bench A very good … more Lovely original circa 1890 Jas Shoolbred of Tottenham Court Road circa 1890 walnut & brass hall bench A very good looking, highly collectable and well made hall bench by the genius that was Jas Shoolbred The bench has been cleaned waxed and polished from top to bottom, it has a good patination for years of honest use and genuine age Dimensions Height:- 63cm Width:- 56.5cm Depth:- 33cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point James Shoolbred and Co. (aka Jas Shoolbred) were established in the 1820s at 155 Tottenham Court Road. It was originally a drapers supplying the furniture trade. In the late 1860s/early 1870s the company began designing, manufacturing and selling high quality furniture, of their own design. Their sophisticated designs referenced Regency aesthetics which were informed by antiquity - Greek/Roman styles. They company's sales catalogue features guides to Victorian home owners about how to put room sets together to achieve a desirable aesthetic, 'a guide to good taste'. In the 1880s, Shoolbred had opened the City’s first large department store on Tottenham Court Road, London. In the mid 1880s Shoolbred was granted a Royal Warrant, testament to the quality of their furniture. The company ceased trading in 1931 Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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