'OLD OAK FROM SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE' A Relic of 19th Century Bardolotary
by William Shakespeare [John Marshall]
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
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- Seller
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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Stratford upon Avon: N/A, 1858. Carved oak removed from Shakespeare's birthplace during the restoration of 1858 which followed the building's purchase for the nation - with a presentation inscription written by the Stratford carver John Marshall who worked on the renovation himself. The length of oak is 22x5cm. On the flat side is written in black ink: 'Old Oak from Shakespeare's Birthplace (Restored in 1858) Stratford-on-Avon To Gertrude Berrell August 29th 85 [ohn] M.[arshall]'. The wood is triangular in section with a single peg hole, perhaps a rail or section of architrave or coving. At one end it has been hand sawed; at the other it is raggedly broken. In the years following the purchase and restoration of the Shakespeare Birthplace in Stratford John Marshall set himself up in business carving 'relics', having been involved in the renovation project itself in 1858 when he helped remove 'damaged' timber during the repair process. At the very least this chunk of oak seems to have provenance leading directly to Stratford and Marshall himself in the 1880s. It bears witness to the atmosphere of bardolatry that prevailed during the late nineteenth century and may plausibly trace descent to Shakespeare's birthplace itself. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item 1858
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- Bookseller
- Christian White Rare Books Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7656
- Title
- 'OLD OAK FROM SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE' A Relic of 19th Century Bardolotary
- Author
- William Shakespeare [John Marshall]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- N/A
- Place of Publication
- Stratford upon Avon
- Date Published
- 1858
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
About Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
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