"Wrought And Riveted Iron Bed. Decorated With Chariots And Deities. 19th Century. "
The center of one side of the bed is decorated with very beautiful iron or cast iron motifs in relief, representing a chariot drawn by two horses driven by, probably, Apollo, crowned with laurels by his sister Eos, below two dolphins surround what seems to be a coat of arms, the feet of the bed are decorated with shells and volutes. Beautiful forging work, beautiful finish. Riveted. Easily dismantled by four large bolts. It is possible that this is a military campaign bed of a senior officer. A specialist may be able to know who the owner was. Dimensions: 220x147cm height: 105cm Good general condition, a little rust, two floating bars that can be re-welded on request. A lack on one of the two shells.