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Antique Gilt Carved Tortoise Foot Rest

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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