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A Rare Original West Country Blue Painted Settle

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A very rare blue painted settle. A curved bench seat known as a settle having a traditional clapboarded high back to block out drafts, splayed back skirt, shaped winged sides, and a bench seat with a central bracket support. Originally found in a West Country tavern. Equally attractive when viewed from the back as from the front. Retaining traces of original blue paint - very hard to find in original paint, especially blue.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001838
Incollect Reference #:	764836

Dimensions

W.	64 in;	H.	52 in;	D.	24 in;
W.	162.56 cm;	H.	132.08 cm;	D.	60.96 cm;

Seat H.	17.5 in;
Seat H.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.