Fine George II Walnut Needlework Stool

Fine George II Walnut Needlework StoolFine early 18th century George II period dressing stool in black walnut, of generous proportions, covered in extremely fine late 17th early 18th century English gros and petit point needlework. English, circa 1730. Why we like it A very well drawn example of great colour, but what makes it really special is the superb late 17th early 18th century museum quality needlework, retaining its vibrant original colours. Great colour and patination, minor

the whole raised on finely curved sabre legs

a large vase originally used to mix water and wine

and with its curved toprail

possibly by George Bullock

Now mounted as table lamp on patinated gilt base

rectangular solid mahogany top

crossbanded with burr elm

adapted as table lamp in early 20th century

Shell-work was highly fashionable in this period

A most unusual English late 18th century George III period gentleman's dressing or vanity table in mahogany

It is considered that one of the earliest examples of this distinctive 'Chinese' design was a set of chairs in Cockpen Church

Signed to the base with six-character mark