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19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori
$7,584.39
About the Item
For sale a very rare early 19th century infants coffin carrier, this would of been housed on a horse and cart hearse. The casket has a decorative wrought iron edging two thirds of the way around, the missing section is where the horseman would of sat, behind him would of sat the close family to morn the infant in transit.
The casket is glazed on all four side with its original acid etched glass, and both ends open to ease the removable of the coffin. Both original wrought iron latches are present and working
The coffin is made from a hardwood with a continuous carved frieze decoration around the top & bottom sections. The two wrought iron straps are still in situ were the casket would of been attached to the hearse. Makes for a wonderful coffee table
Layers of original paint are visible
Structurally sound, with age related wear to the paint work and metal work, glass is perfect
A similar example is housed in the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Measures: 129cm in length
73cm in height
54cm in widt.
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 50.79 in (129 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
- Style:Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612114449541
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