* A Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Bed

19th/20th century
the headboard having a domed molded cornice mounted with a shell issuing ribbon tied bellflower swags, the footboard mounted with rosettes and foliate swags, raised on cylindrical tapering legs.
Height of headboard 57 inches.

Property from the William Robert Smith Trust, Sherman, Illinois, sold to benefit the Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County and The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Illinois

In decent, stable, complete condition, with headboard, foot board and two side rails. At 54" wide this is a full size bed. Having a fairly even finish throughout with typical light to moderate surface wear (nicks and scratches) consistent with use. Some splitting to veneers, with areas of loss. Side rails with fairly heavy loss likely from use. Mounts all appear present with even patina. One florette ornament on baseboard is loose but retained.