ARTHUR W. SIMPSON (1857 - 1922) Kendal, The Handicrafts Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Newspaper / Magazine Rack.
 
A beautiful & functional wall mounted magazine/newspaper rack by Arthur W. Simpson of The Handicrafts, Kendal, hand carved in quarter sawn / tiger oak with inlaid stylised floral emblems. Synonymous of Simpson's Northern roots, his puritanical designs with CFA Voysey are often overlooked and under valued.
 
Size: 36cm high x 35.5 wide x 10cm deep.
 
C.1910.
 
Provenance: Private Collection UK.
 
Condition: In excellent original condition.