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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wheel, Senatorial Sedan (1742), Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy welchwrite.com/blog/2026/10... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #wheel #carriage #carrozza #painted #transportation #art #museum #history #messina #sicily #italy #photography #travel

A large, highly ornate wheel featuring gold gilding and deep red accents is the central focus of the image. The wheel's outer rim is red with gold-c gold-colored borders, and its numerous spokes are covered in intricate, gilded sculptural elements. The central hub is dark with gold detailing, and the interior of the wheel contains complex, gold-colored carvings. To the left, a portion of another elaborate gold structure is visible. The wheel sits on a dark grey tiled floor in front of a white wall.