A Queen Anne beech stool
A Queen Anne beech stool, circa 1710, the circular padded and upholster top above four collared tapering cabriole legs, joined by a turned X-shaped stretcher centred by a turned terminal, terminating in pad feet, 44cm high, the top 37cm diameter Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips and splits comensurate with age and use.Some small areas of old wax filler used to disguise small losses. Various old worm holes throughout but none weakens the structure of any elements at all. All main timber elements appear original including the one piece circular seat rail. Some old repairs. one foot with possible very old spliced or re-glued element but very well matched and only visible on very close inspection. Some evidence of later re-gluing of tops of leg joints into the seat rail. One of the joints appears to have a concealed later peg joint to re-secure (see image) The seat needs covering but has the preparatory horse hair filling in place. No old breaks to the legs. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A Queen Anne beech stool, circa 1710, the circular padded and upholster top above four collared tapering cabriole legs, joined by a turned X-shaped stretcher centred by a turned terminal, terminating in pad feet, 44cm high, the top 37cm diameter Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips and splits comensurate with age and use.Some small areas of old wax filler used to disguise small losses. Various old worm holes throughout but none weakens the structure of any elements at all. All main timber elements appear original including the one piece circular seat rail. Some old repairs. one foot with possible very old spliced or re-glued element but very well matched and only visible on very close inspection. Some evidence of later re-gluing of tops of leg joints into the seat rail. One of the joints appears to have a concealed later peg joint to re-secure (see image) The seat needs covering but has the preparatory horse hair filling in place. No old breaks to the legs. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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