A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Height: 74 inches (approximately and

Height: 74 inches (approximately and at extremities)

and this leg was then later converted to a jardinière stand

it received 300 burials with miniature headstones

The mahogany is in good order throughout with only minor scuffs and an outstanding patina and colour whilst the castors are also original to the piece

and the teeth remain in tact with most of the skin still lustrous

A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Height: 74 inches (approximately andOrigin: 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