Stock No. 35008

S. S. Begum Teak Garden Table & Four Chairs

A complete 20th century garden dining table and four chairs made from teak taken from World War II ship, S. S. Begum. Made by the Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company of Blyth, this functional teak garden dining set is innovatively designed, the four chairs tucking perfectly beneath the tabletop when not in use. A rare find,…

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Dimensions

Depth: 92.5cm36.42in

Width: 92.5cm36.42in

Height: 71cm27.95in

Weight: 35kg77.16lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Weathered. A couple of historic repairs.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1946 / 1947

Maker

Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company

Material

Teak, Wood

Origin

England, USA

Period

Mid 20th Century

Style

Mid-Century

About this piece

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A complete 20th century garden dining table and four chairs made from teak taken from World War II ship, S. S. Begum. Made by the Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company of Blyth, this functional teak garden dining set is innovatively designed, the four chairs tucking perfectly beneath the tabletop when not in use. A rare find, this set is in good, complete condition and is steeped in history.

S. S. Begum

Also known as the HMS Begum, the S. S. Begum was built in America and originally intended for use in the USA. On its completion in July 1943, the ship was leased to Britain to serve in the Royal Navy during World War II. Initially an escort aircraft carrier, the S. S. Begum later served as protection for Allied shipping in May 1944. Following the end of WWII, the S. S. Begum returned to the USA for use as a cargo ship. It was during this conversion that this garden dining table and four chairs was made. The S. S. Begum was sold for demolition in March 1974.

Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company

Established at the beginning of the 20th century, the Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company dismantled obsolete warships at their premises in Blyth, Northumberland. The wood from these ships was transformed into furniture and garden items such as this teak garden dining set from the S. S. Begum. An identical table to this one appears in an advert for Hughes Bolckow garden furniture (pictured).

Additional Dimensions

Table top: 83.5 x 83.5 cm

Seat height: 39.5 cm

Seat width & depth: 38 x 38 cm

Additional information

Weight 35 kg
Dimensions 92.5 × 92.5 × 71 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1946 / 1947

Maker

Material

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Origin

England, USA

Period

Mid 20th Century

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