Glastonbury chair
Category
Furniture
Date
1870 - 1900
Materials
Oak
Measurements
990 x 750 x 580 mm
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Staunton Harold Church, Leicestershire
NT 426809
Summary
An oak Glastonbury chair with a plain seat, X-frame supports and turned stretcher rail. The joints of the chair are held in place with pegs. The back and shaped arms are carved with decorative panels and latin script. "Britons of Early Christians" on Outer Right Arm and "Gospel to the Ancient" on Outer Left Arm. There is also a 64 carved in the middle of the back of the chair.
Marks and inscriptions
carved inscription on seat and arms