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Large Steel Bed With Snakes, Early 19th Century
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Exceptional steel bed, with a brown/grey and gold patina, decorated with interlacing ending in snake heads and tails.
The initials of the person for whom this bed was intended are in a coat of arms in the center of the footboard; the same initials should have been found in the center of the headboard.
Each upright ends in a bronze spinning top.
Good general condition, wear and tear to the patina, some missing parts, one damaged shoe.
Total dimensions of the bed: H 154 cm, 198 x 227 cm.
Height of the headboard 154 cm.
Height of the footboard 117 cm.
Dimensions of the frame to place a bed base: 194 x 216 cm.
Bed delivered completely disassembled.
- Dimensions:Height: 60.63 in (154 cm)Width: 77.96 in (198 cm)Depth: 89.38 in (227 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:MARSEILLE, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6656244345582

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