Product Description
A much sought after stool from the coronation of King George VI in 1937 at West Minster Abbey (possibly designed by Edward Barnsley). Favoured guests at the coronation used these stools and were invited to purchase them after the ceremony as souvenirs. Upholstered in a blue/green coloured velvet, it stands on square legs, with tapered carvings at top and bottom.
To the underside of the stool is the makers stamp; Waring & Gillow along with date (1937) along with a “GR VI” monogram and “coronation”.
Construction/Wood:
Oak
Condition Report:
Fairly solid – some slight give to legs. Wear and marks comensurate with age. Some marks to the upholstery with one area of fabric stained (see photos) – webbing still ok. No worm of splits to the frame. Brackets to the unerneath at either side which appear to be original.
Dimensions:
Width: 18″
Depth: 12 1/2″
Height :18.5″
Delivery
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DELIVERY FEES
£34.95 flat delivery charge to all areas of mainland England/Wales - Additional items in the same delivery are delivered free of charge.
£49.95 per item to mainland Scotland (excludes highlands & islands).
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