A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The large early twentieth century

The large early twentieth century period dummy of high build quality

To the reverse of the drawing we see the signature of ‘Vanni’ to the top right corner in ink

Larger apothecary bottles such as these would have stored a multitude of various medical powders or liquids

the colour is appealing and there has been no over cleaning

We know van Meegeren painted in various styles and qualities

A c.1900 Funeral Bier from The Parish of Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The large early twentieth centuryOrigin: 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