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Address
Wrest Park Mansion House
Silsoe
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
mk454hr
LoveAntiques Dealersince Jan 2025Approved item69 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Hand-Carved French Country Oak Sunflower Stool
A beautiful 19th-century French country oak stool, expertly hand-carved with intricate detailing and a striking sunflower motif on top. This traditional folk piece features elegant bobbin legs, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.
Versatile and charming, it would make a fabulous side table, plant stand, or accent piece, bringing a touch of rustic French elegance to any home. Its rich patina and characterful wear reflect its history, making it a truly unique addition to your interior.
• Height: 38 cm
• Width: 27.5 cm
Condition report
Overall Condition: Good antique condition with expected age-related wear.
• Wood: Solid wood with a rich patina.
• Carving: Intact, finely detailed sunflower motif; minor surface wear consistent with age.
• Legs: Original bobbin legs, stable and structurally sound. (Not for sitting)
• Surface: Light scuffs and marks in keeping with period use.
• Woodworm: Evidence of historic/inactive woodworm; small exit holes present, no active infestation observed. Wood remains structurally sound.
measurements
Height:
38 cm
Width:
27.5 cm
measurements
declaration
Hendle's Hoard has clarified that the Antique French Sunflower Stool (LA547528) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1880s
declaration
condition
condition
Good antique condition with expected age-related wear.