Rare Fretwork Gingerbread Antique Victorian Stick & Ball 1890 ' S Metal Wood
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:15258689 | Style: Victorian |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Decade: 1890s |
Color: Blue | Material: Metal, Wood |
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OFFER...! FROM A VERY HISTORICAL HOME IN WIKEPEDIA !
"THE SIMMONS BLOCK"
Many watchers on this amazing piece of history and an ideal piece of fretwork over 110 yo ! One lucky buyer will be able to display it on their home
Or use your imagination...an inovative piece for steam punk home design, would make a great head board for a bed !
Original antique Victo...rian Fretwork from Adams, MA .. The city is named in honor of Samuel Adams, a leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and governor of Massachusetts. Also home to born native Susan B Anthony 1820. So much history here. President William McKinley was a friend to many in the town.
The original fretwork has come from the house pictured in the listing, it is an old funeral parlor/ home. That stands surrounded by many historical buildings and homes in this grand town!
FORMER HOME OF A WELL TO DO MORTICIAN . THE HOUSE WAS A FUNERAL PARLOR IN THE LATE 1800'S TO EARLY 1900.
Quite amazing and huge, the center portion is wood balls( gingerbread) design. the bottom fans out it is metal as well as the pineapple toppers and four flange fan design.
An impressive size of 74" across x 63 " tall x 14 " wide
In fabulous condition !!
The color is a teal/ light blue.
A lovely architectural accent !!
A rare intact treasure !
I recently added shipping, but not 100% accurate on the price. It will depend on the carrier.
If item is purchased within a 100-150 mile radius of 01220 I can deliver it for a shipping/ delivery fee .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmons_Block comes from this historical house