Antique English Carved Oak Arts & Crafts Hall Bench Seat 'Birds in a Tree' 1900 Redo using both tools and acid

using both tools and acid etching then fire polished to give depth and contrast to the yellow translucent mat ground

The cabinet having two sets of doors with astragal glazing

In terms of beauty this work is no exception

A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty famille rose porcelain candleholder

and iconic landmarks often set in winter or rainy conditions

Antique English Carved Oak Arts & Crafts Hall Bench Seat 'Birds in a Tree' 1900 Redo using both tools and acidAn unusual and attractive antique carved oak Arts and Crafts bench, circa 1900. This very handsome antique bench has a hand carved top and is made of planked and pegged construction, the seat is carved with birds sitting is a fruiting tree. The flared base with block carved legs and stretchers, the bench is raised on arched pad feet. The bench is made from solid quarter sawn oak with very attractive 'Tiger' stripping and is of very stout construction,