By Henry Brooks Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Rosewood and walnut Piano Stool with iron fitting stamped H. Brook Patent, London to adjust the seat height
The seat can normally be raised by 3 1/2 inches by turning the 2 knobs to the sides however then handles are missing so the height adjustment isn't working, you can fit new handles and then everything would be well again. The seat has a rosewood on plywood apron below the upholstery which covers the beech secondary wood which is painted to resemble rosewood. The turned and fluted walnut legs have wooden threads to allow them to be removed for ease of transport. It would not be uncommon for musicians to travel in their work and such a portable stool would be useful. It is likely the maker is Henry Brooks who formed his company in 1810 at 31 Lyme Street, Camden, London and was primarily known for making piano actions, hammerheads and keyboards. In 1920 Brooks amalgamated with Herrburger. Round piano stools...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Henry Brooks Ltd Stools
MaterialsLeather, Mahogany