A Charles I yew-wood joined stool second quarter 17th century

the boarded seat, branded 'PH' above a plain frieze with moulded apron, the square and baluster turned legs joined by peripheral stretchers

The Rous Lench Collection, Vol. II, these rooms, 3rd-4th July, 7th July 1986, lot 701.

Illustrated Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture, The British Tradition, Woodbridge, 1979, p. 265, fig. 3:87

Generally good with execllent colour and patina. There is typical wear commensurate with age and use including old chipping, indents and fragmenting. The top with old scratches, small partial split, black marks and indents. Some old fragmenting on one of the short lateral friezes. The legs with old splits and wear and partial losses to the turned details. The upper and lower sections of the legs with partial splits and partial fragmenting. One long stretcher with old fragmenting on underside. This is a fine, rare and substantial stool.
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