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Carter No.: 466

Handlist description: Bedstead (covered with sheet gold)

Card/Transcription No.: 466-2


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<> Foot-panel angle piece nails do not do more than hold the gold in place pair of nails panel

For ornament on panel see photos (?) gold-cups on base of feet - which are all missing. Frame-work warped due to a large extent to the unfortunate position it was placed. One of the panel (floral) bindings is of different class and inferior workmanship to the other - see photo. Stain and scratches on gold. Suggesting to have been in use. Reinforced mesh with string underneath and waxed do; a few mends required were done with wax.

Card no. 466-2 relating to Carter no. 466
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