An Arts and Crafts oak settle possibly commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton Peto
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An Arts and Crafts oak settle possibly commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton Peto the great Victorian Industrialist and railway pioneer for his grand daughter Audrey Elizabeth Peto who was born 21 Apr 1894. This unique little settle with curved and shaped arms stands on six legs with ‘Audrey Elizabeth Peto’ carved into the back and beautiful stylised floral inlays of fruitwoods and Mother Of Pearl. The lower frieze is intricately carved with repeating nursery themes of piggy's and trees. The settle is hand made to a high quality by a very experienced cabinet maker of the late Victorian period. Length 36", Height 33 1/2", Depth 13 1/2". Circa late 1890's.
