Stock ref: DS1151

Circa 1940s /50s

A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts Oak Coffer / Storage Ottoman by Robin Nance of St. Ives, Cornwall. Golden oak colour, in exceptional condition inside and out, it features a three section canted hidden hinged lid, above a twin indented panel front with
chamfered rails and muntins on tapered end panels. Typical Gimson and Barnsley inspired exposed  and wedged tennon joints. The piece is marked with Robin’s name and trademark Seagull to the underside of the lid.

Size: 99(w) x 48.5(d) x 48(h) cm

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Robin Nance (1907 – 1990) Like Stanley Webb davies he was apprenticed in 1924 to Arthur Romney Green and took inspiration from the traditions of the Arts and Crafts movement   before setting up business in his native St. Ives in 1933. Business was
suspended  whilst he saw active service during the war years but was resumed with his younger brother Dicon after demobilisation. The business continued until his retirement in 1972.

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