Lot 38

A strap work wrought iron games seat

19th century
incorporating wheels at one end and hinged footrest
153cm long

Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Hammer price: £1,600
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Seats such as this example were wheeled around Victorian gardens for ladies to sit on whilst watching whatever sport was being played. The footrest prevented crinoline skirts from getting wet.


Garden Furniture

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