Antique Italian Garden Bench with Canopy

GBP 8,775.00

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Object Description

A very rare antique Italian garden bench with an adjustable canvas canopy and reversible back rest, circa 1890. You can just imagine this interesting and unusual garden bench overlooking a pond or riverbank, providing a tranquil spot to watch the water, take in nature or delve into a good book.

This antique garden bench comprises of an oak seat and back within an iron frame, sturdily cast with the Italian foundry maker’s mark to either side. The green canvas canopy with can be adjusted as desired to create shade or increase sunshine (see photos) via a working crank mechanism.

Additional Dimensions

Maximum Height 237 cm (93.31 in)

Maximum Width 198 cm (77.95 in)

Maximum Depth 70 cm (27.56 in)

Seat Height 45 cm (17.71 in)

Seat Depth 52 cm (20.47 in)

Seat Width 150 cm (59.05 in)

Object Condition

Good working condition. Features a reversible seat and an adjustable canvas. Minor knocks and abrasions associated with previous use.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:198.0 x H:237.0 x D:70.0 centimeters
  • period
    1850-1899
  • year
    1890

Dealer Opening Times

We are open weekly as follows:

Monday
8.00 - 16.00
Tuesday
8.00 - 16.00
Wednesday
8.00 - 16.00
Thursday
8.00 - 16.00
Friday
8.00 - 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Dealer Contact

Telephone
+44(0) 1981 541 155
Mobile
+44(0) 7786 916 288
Web
uk-heritage.co.uk
Email
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Dealer Location

FROM THE M50 / ROSS-ON-WYE

At the end of the M50, take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50). Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles and take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, signed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

FROM A49 HEREFORD

Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow, there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 signed Wormelow / Monmouth. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

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