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Antique Gilt Carved Tortoise Foot Rest

$5,400
£4,056.63
€4,677.96
CA$7,493.20
A$8,326.60
CHF 4,363.23
MX$102,110.94
NOK 55,650.44
SEK 52,353.89
DKK 34,914.27
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About the Item

Antique gilt carved tortoise foot rest. Gilded Era wood carved and gilt tortoise/turtle foot rest with faux tortoise waxed canvas foot cushion and deeply carved and gilded tortoise panels; perfect under the console table or peeking out from beneath the family grand piano. United States, circa 1880. Dimensions: 21" L x 16" D x 4.75" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Two feet re-attached. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1084231655162

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