Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Lizardman Yorkshire Oak Arts and Crafts furniture - Windsor Castle England

Derek “Lizardman” Slater was commissioned to work in very eminent secular and ecclesiastical buildings during the 20th Century. In St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, Derek Slater crafted six carved pews, a vestment chest and several other ecclesiastical items in English Oak, ensuring his place in 20th Century English rural Arts and Crafts history.Arts and Crafts Company are privelidged to have several examples of Derek “Lizardman” Slater furniture currently exhibited for sale at Station Mill Antique Centre, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5HX - Open 7 Days 10am - 5pm.

Just arrived and pictured left are eight superb Derek “Lizardman” Slater Yorkshire Oak and Leather chairs £P.O.A.

Derek Slater, who trained at Acorn Industries with Alan “AcornmanGrainger later worked at Crayke, nr Easingwold. Derek Slater initially used a carved fish trade mark before changing to a lizard after joining Martin Dutton, working together in Yorkshire in the 1960’s.

Arts and Crafts Company specialise in “Yorkshire Critters” English Oak Arts and Crafts Furniture 1900 - 1990 and are always looking to acquire similar items to those displayed in our web gallery.

W: http://www.arts-and-crafts-company.com/

E: contact@arts-and-crafts-company.com

T: 07917 111141.

Posted by arts-and-crafts-company.com at 09:21:52
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