Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet
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Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet
About the Item
- Creator:Morant & Co. (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 41.93 in (106.5 cm)Width: 66.54 in (169 cm)Depth: 27.17 in (69 cm)
- Style:Baroque Revival (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:BUNGAY, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3867317104742
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