A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The heart shaped carapace

The heart shaped carapace

Circumference: 8 inches

The glazed case is of a good weight and there are no chips or cracks

the symmetrically designed lamp beautifully adorned with classical motifs

having a circular metal frame with the original hanging chain fixtures surviving from late nineteenth century England

A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The heart shaped carapaceOrigin: 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