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17th Century Elm Single Plank Provincial "Pig" Bench. British, Circa 1690

$2,850

£2,159.42

€2,477.76

CA$4,010.41

A$4,408.54

CHF 2,316.93

MX$53,535.78

NOK 28,903.10

SEK 27,383.66

DKK 18,492.14

About the Item

All original surface and condition to this authentic, diminutive, period, late 17th century elm wood "pig" bench; single plank atop; supported below by four irregularly shaped hard wood hand carved legs, 1 3/8" diameter tapering to 1" at the top, to fit into 1" hand shaped holes. Purchased from an early 17th century Yorkshire estate in 1977 by me, this is an all original example of the "pig" bench; ubiquitous in rural England at the time. Setting this apart from other "pig" benches is that the flat top has a hand carved recessed bowl to one side (see images) to accommodate small items like needles, tacks, nails, etc; A "pig" bench was used for a multiplicity of purposes in rural England, among them, small jobs, holding and supporting implements, sitting on to milk a cow, and small tasks by the hearth such as spinning yarn and placing sewing accessories. All in all this is a fabulous decorating accessory and can be used as a folk art touch for a country home looking for authenticity in design. The condition, finish, recessed 'well", and 17th century genesis, distinguishes this particular example from other "pig" benches in the marketplace. There has been no restoration or alteration of any kind; legs and surface are completely original. Dimensions: height= 12 1/2" to one side 13 /1/2" on the other width= 11" length= 32" Provenance: My personal collection; having purchased in 1977 from Yorkshire Estate (home built 1600). Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business for 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.

Dimensions:

Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)

Style:

William and Mary (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Elm,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1690-1699

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1690

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Incline Village, NV

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU973239417952

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