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An important South Australian full cedar double ended campaign…
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Adelaide
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11-Feb-2019
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An important South Australian full cedar double ended campaign sofa circa 1837, the lipped centered back with roll over ends above swan necked arms decorated with rondels to either side. Below the seat, a squared panelled front and turned legs., fold out double bed and studded oil cloth upholstery, missing brass castors, bolster cushions and bed leg supports., the sofa has what it appears to be it's original upholstery, some stitching needs repair, the screws have been identified as Harvey type screws (patent 1836), the general use of these screw waned in the early 1840's., height 100 cm, length 206 cm, depth 67 cm. Provenance: the sofa was originally owned by Reverend Thomas Quinton Stow (1801-1862)., the sofa was stored in the Stow Memorial church, now the Pilgrim Uniting church on Flinders street, Adelaide., notes, Thomas Quinton Stow arrived at Holdfast Bay from Gravesend on the 20th, of October 1837. He set up a Marquee on the southern end of the Torrens, near the old Morphett street foot bridge. Thomas Stow, along with ten other members set up the first congregational church, of South Australia. The city of Adelaide mourned his death in 1862, closing the parliament and banks.
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Furniture: Seating - Lounges, Settees and Suites