{"product_id":"bench-146-rylands","title":"BENCH 146 RYLANDS","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eA rare find and much sought after this Coalbrookdale ‘Hound and Serpent ’ cast iron garden seat has been fully restored. An exceptional example dating back to the mid-19th Century, it comes with the foundry number and diamond\/lozenge patent registration stamp, depicting Coalbrookdale Class 1 (material), ‘C’. The design, number 17597 is the second oldest seat design registered and patented by the Coalbrookdale Foundry at the Public Records Office, on 6th April 1844.  It appears as seat No. 9 in their 1875 Castings Catalogue, Section III, page 249\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eThis famous design, sometimes referred to the Serpent and Grape, was exported throughout the British Empire and beyond. It features hound head terminals to the arms of the supports, which incorporate a curled serpent entwined with a grapevine, the snakes’ wide-open mouth about to pluck a grape from the vine. The supports stand on elaborate stylized paw feet. British Benches bought the pair of bench supports which were in perfect condition with no losses or damage, other than minor rusting, which was removed. The cast iron was cleaned up and hand painted three coats of satin black metal paint. The seating slats are made from 60-year-old reclaimed English Oak, planed and given a slight edge chamfer. They are secured by hidden fixings on the underside and treated with Osmo waterproof and UV protective oil. A lateral restraint bar, tied to the mid back support ensures rigidity in the structure and firmness in the seat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eThese original, heavy cast iron benches complete with their stamps showing authenticity are becoming increasing few and far between. It would make a stunning architectural statement to any garden or terrace and a great investment for the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 93.2174%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0669%;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.669%;\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2642%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8679%;\"\u003eSeat height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0669%;\"\u003e153 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.669%;\"\u003e61 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2642%;\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8679%;\"\u003e40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBritish Benches is an independent restorer of authentic, historic castings and are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any foundry. The bench shown is a restored, authentic C19th original Coalbrookdale bench.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"British Benches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115132207450,"sku":null,"price":1695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9735\/4330\/files\/IMG_1191.jpg?v=1793706926","url":"https:\/\/www.britishbenches.com\/products\/bench-146-rylands","provider":"British Benches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}