Object Description
An excellent antique free standing oak and brass coat / hat / stick hallstand, circa 1880 in date.
The upper part centred by an urn finial above a rotating platform with five brass coat hooks, on three reeded curved supports with a brass umbrella rail above a circular drip pan base.
It was part of the contents of Greenside Church, Edinburgh, until its recent deconsecration
It is a stylish yet very practical item which would look lovely in any hall.
Condition:
In excellent original untouched condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 210 cm x Width 66 cm x Depth 66 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 foot, 11 inches x Width 2 foot, 2 inches x Depth 2 foot, 2 inches
Oak
is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus – Latin “oak tree” having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of.
Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture.
Our reference: A5126