A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the symmetrically designed lamp beautifully

the symmetrically designed lamp beautifully adorned with classical motifs

the condition of this well proportioned example is excellent with no cracks or chips to the bone and the slide off cover is fully operational

The heart shaped carapace

but it is light and not current

A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the symmetrically designed lamp beautifullyOrigin: English Period: Late Victorian Provenance: The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp & The Church of St Michael, Somerset, UK Date: c. 1895 1910 Length: 74. 25 inches or 104. 25 inches with handles extended Height: 44 inches (extended) Width: 31 inches The late Victorian period funeral hand bier, in oak and cast iron, the lift off flat frame, designed to bear the coffin, with hinged sides and retractable carrying handles with leather strapping and