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19thc Italian Ivory Inlay Italian Bed Milano 1860s browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Furnishings: Furniture: Continental: Neo-Classical: Pre 1900: Item # 642675
El Alcazar 103 Calle San Jose San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 Tel.787-723-1229 Fax.787-725-0248 Guest Book 5500.00 |
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| This is one of those rare Italian ivory and brass inlaid beds made in Milano, Italy in the mid 19th century-side rails are missing, but iron expandable frame easily attached to make any size-headboard is 67 inches high 55 inches wide-5 inches deep--foot board is 38 inches high-55 inches wide-6 inches deep-brass and ivory inlay has mythological and putti motifs-field is in geometric inlay with ivory spools along the top--base wood walnut-no condition problems-no missing inlay--this bed belonged to Angel Questa, a Ybor City, Florida cigar magnate d 1933-was knighted by the King of Spain--if you want a biography on Questa, contact the Newman Cigar Co in Tampa, Florida--now here is an opportunity to sleep in a knights bed. | |||||||||||||||
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