Slatted Bobbin Bench
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Description
A long low luggage bench with flat slatted top over six bobbin legs joined by bobbin turned double side stretchers and central low cross bobbin stretcher. English, circa 1910. Bearing a brass maker's plate declaring: "Made from timber removed from H.M.S. Brittania, cadet training ship at Dartmouth 1869-1905". An old picture of the Brittania is included above.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 1900-1919 Condition: Good. Good antique condition Creation Date: 1905 Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: YEWTR00001534 Incollect Reference #: 697839 -
Dimensions
W. 39 in; H. 15 in; D. 14 in; W. 99.06 cm; H. 38.1 cm; D. 35.56 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.