A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed Sale H:92 W:20 D:40 CM

H:92 W:20 D:40 CM

18th – 21st October 2011

The larger chairs backrest is dominated by a scallop shell

Both with moulded square tapering legs joined by a H stretcher

Adding the molten bronze causes the wax to melt away and leave behind the end result

A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed Sale H:92 W:20 D:40 CMA mid 18th century Mahogany daybed with period floral needlepoint. The out scrolling arms supporting the upright backrest, the seat raised on six square relief carved legs with plinth feet, acanthus and flower heads above. Overall untouched condition, the period close nailed needlepoint showing sympathetic conservation work, the timber surface has not been re polished and shows rich age related patination. Irish, circa 1750. Overall H: 99cm Seat H