Contact Seller
Doe And Hope
Tel07729 213013Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Non UK callers :
+44 7729 213013
Ormesa Leather Bull Footstool Retailed by Liberty
The Ormesa made leather footstool in the form of a bull, now beautifully worn with age, survives from the third quarter of the twentieth century retailed by Liberty & Co and stamped as such to one ear.
The whole is weighty and remains in good overall original condition. There are one or two blemishes leather with one repair to the top and the whole has a wonderfully dry aged condition. There are some small repairs to the horns and tail. He remains sound enough to use. He is stamped Liberty of London to his inner left ear.
Omersa created their first leather pig in 1927, and it was sold at the distinguished premises of Liberty of London. The English full grain cowhide leather, made specifically for Omersa, is hand stained, waxed and polished to create a luxurious rich brown antique finish. Dimitri Omersa and his wife Inge came to England in 1955 and settled at Lavender Croft, a sanctuary for refugees in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Omersa found work in the leather trade and whilst representing a small leather company in Hitchin met ‘Old Bill’ at Liberty’s. ‘Old Bill’ was due to retire and a deal was struck for Dimitri Omersa to take over the business and continue the supply of pigs to Liberty’s. The business was located to Hitchin in 1958 and before long Dimitri Omersa had ideas for other animals! His first new piece was the elephant, followed by the donkey and rhinoceros. The bull was first introduced to the range in the 1960’s and is a particular favourite with both our cattle farmers and stockbrokers, symbolising the bull market. Initially, Liberty’s were sceptical of the rhino but it became a “best seller” and subsequently formed the Omersa logo. The animals were sold exclusively through Liberty’s up until the mid 1970’s. Animals made during this period have the words “LIBERTY OF LONDON” embossed on the underside of an ear as this example does.
Genuinely impossible not to like.
SellerDoe And Hope
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
The whole is weighty and remains in good overall original condition. There are one or two blemishes leather with one repair to the top and the whole has a wonderfully dry aged condition. There are some small repairs to the horns and tail. He remains sound enough to use. He is stamped Liberty of London to his inner left ear.
Omersa created their first leather pig in 1927, and it was sold at the distinguished premises of Liberty of London. The English full grain cowhide leather, made specifically for Omersa, is hand stained, waxed and polished to create a luxurious rich brown antique finish. Dimitri Omersa and his wife Inge came to England in 1955 and settled at Lavender Croft, a sanctuary for refugees in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Omersa found work in the leather trade and whilst representing a small leather company in Hitchin met ‘Old Bill’ at Liberty’s. ‘Old Bill’ was due to retire and a deal was struck for Dimitri Omersa to take over the business and continue the supply of pigs to Liberty’s. The business was located to Hitchin in 1958 and before long Dimitri Omersa had ideas for other animals! His first new piece was the elephant, followed by the donkey and rhinoceros. The bull was first introduced to the range in the 1960’s and is a particular favourite with both our cattle farmers and stockbrokers, symbolising the bull market. Initially, Liberty’s were sceptical of the rhino but it became a “best seller” and subsequently formed the Omersa logo. The animals were sold exclusively through Liberty’s up until the mid 1970’s. Animals made during this period have the words “LIBERTY OF LONDON” embossed on the underside of an ear as this example does.
Genuinely impossible not to like.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 13/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date c.1960
1960s Antiques Material Leather
Origin English
Item code as155a1304
Status Sold
£590.00
$753.25
€699.27
$
€
Conversion rates as of 13/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
You may also be interested in
Chinoiserie Stool
Pair of Oak Joint Stools
Mid Century Live Edge Tripod Stool
1970s Roger Tallon Bata Stool
Danish Vintage Teak & Leather Stool
Set of Three Vintage Steel Bar Stools
Pair of Vintage Leather Tulip Bar Stools
A Rare Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools
Pair Of Vintage Barrel Stools, Chinese, Inlaid
Set Four Emeco 111 Brushed Aluminum Counter Stools
1950s Chrome Shoe Stool
Pair of Vintage Steel Tulip Bar Stools