Lot Essay
The chalk inscription on the underside of this bench suggests it may once have been used as a prop in a theatre.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL SEAT
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular seat with circular back flanked by sea scrolls, on ring-turned tapering legs, the underside with chalk inscription 'WAYFARERS/STAGE RIGHT', the front seat rail stamped 'TB'
25 in. (63.5 cm.) high; 30¼ in. (77 cm.) wide; 12 in. (30.5 cm.) deep
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular seat with circular back flanked by sea scrolls, on ring-turned tapering legs, the underside with chalk inscription 'WAYFARERS/STAGE RIGHT', the front seat rail stamped 'TB'
25 in. (63.5 cm.) high; 30¼ in. (77 cm.) wide; 12 in. (30.5 cm.) deep
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