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Solid rosewood case, professionally restored 2024
Original 8-day mechanical movement, recently serviced
A charming vintage solid wood school chair featuring turned front legs, straight rear supports, and a double horizontal slat backrest. The front apron bears the carved inscription “SAR-SASâ€Â, suggesting its origin from a South African educational institution  possibly the South African Railways School or a similar mid-20th century organisation.
Constructed from solid oak or imbuia, this chair showcases traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery and simple, utilitarian craftsmanship  hallmarks of institutional furniture designed for durability and daily use. The rich aged patina of the wood adds character and authenticity, making it both a nostalgic collectible and a functional accent piece.
Ideal for use as a decorative side chair, desk chair, or heritage display item, this piece carries local historical interest and embodies the robust design aesthetic of early to mid-1900s South African furniture.
Door-to-door tracked delivery across South Africa from R220 (insured to full sale value). Free pickup available in Cape Town. International shipping by quote. Estimated dispatch within 2 business days of payment clearing escrow.
RubyRose Collectibles is a verified Sunflower trader.
Q: Does the clock keep accurate time? Heritage Lot: Within ±30 seconds per week after the 2024 service.
Q: Will it survive shipping? Heritage Lot: Yes — pendulum is removed and packed separately, and the case is custom-crated.
