Backstool
Category
Furniture
Date
1680 - 1720
Materials
Carved oak
Measurements
1060 mm (Height)
Collection
Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
NT 784098
Summary
Carved oak chair or backstool of South Lancashire type, late 17th / early 18th century; pyramid finials to square-section uprights; rectangular back panel carved with a rosette in a lozenge; arched top rail carved with rosettes and stylised leaves; pony hide seat; baluster turning to front legs; ball and ring turning to front stretcher; low rectangular side stretchers and back stretcher.
Provenance
Gift of Mr T.R. Seddon of Urmston, Manchester, 2006