English Jacobean Oak Long Bench

Description:

English Jacobean Oak Long Bench, 17th century, plank bench with chip-carved apron, on block and ring-turned legs joined by an H-stretcher, ht. 21, lg. 72 1/2, dp. 10 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

One edge with a 7 inch area of old dryrot and a 16 inch rectangular patch; long shrinkage crack running most of the way through center; other edge with minor wear; some cracking to joints and with minor losses; some dry rot to feet.