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19Th Century Sarcophagus Ottoman With Beadwork Upholstered Lid

Stock No

KON419

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2025
  • £790.00
  • €921 Euro
  • $1,048 US Dollar

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Item Description

A 19th Century sarcophagus-form storage ottoman, dating from around c.1860-1870.

The hinged rectangular lid is traditionally upholstered and appears to retain horsehair stuffing. It is finished with an intricate hand-worked floral beadwork top, arranged as individual panels with decorative borders.

The lid opens to reveal a useful storage compartment with its old interior lining still present. The box has a classic sarcophagus-form shape, with gently concave sides, moulded rails and small bun feet with castors below.

The ottoman is sturdy and firm, with no signs of old structural repairs and no woodworm found. No maker’s marks have been found. The hand-worked top shows age and wear, and the remaining exterior upholstery is worn, so the piece is offered with reupholstery in mind. Even so, the existing needlework top is a particularly attractive feature and may be worth retaining or incorporating into a future scheme.

Width 80cm × Depth 42cm × Height 43cm
Width 2′7″ × Depth 1′5″ × Height 1′5″

Item Info

Seller

KONTRAST.

Seller Location

Batley, Yorkshire

Item Dimensions

H: 43cm W: 80cm D: 42cm

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Batley, Yorkshire

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7376 595720

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