£650
A late 19th/early 20th century oak country house entrance hall stand, shaped pediment above a bevelled mirror plate flanked by brass hanging hooks, the central drawer flanked by a walking stick/umbrella provision with drip trays below, carved throughout with mythical beasts, lion masks, sea serpents, leaves and fruit, raised on carved bun feet. Cabinetmakers plaque verso, Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd, Tottenham Court Rd, London.
H235cm, W160cm base, (190cm top) D43cm.
The cabinet making firm of Hewetson and Milner, established c.1835, moved to this address in 1871, owned by the City of London Corporation; in 1887, the business was amalgamated as Hewetson, Milner and Thexton Ltd. Their landlords forced a move in 1901 increasing their rent enormously and they were bankrupt by 1907.
Overall in very good condition, showing no damage, worm or restorations, only age related wear & tear including surface stain loss, scratches and nicks.
The back unscrews from the base, separating into two pieces.
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