Shapland & Petter Arts & Crafts Bench

Charming Arts & Crafts period bench, or settle by Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, of excellent construction in solid mahogany and decorated with chequer banding inlay and a central floral panel. There is a lift up seat providing access to a storage compartment. A similar example can be found in Daryl Bennetts book (see photos). Bearing registration number to the back.