This is a fine quality antique 5ft 7 Victorian king size four poster bed, of colonial Raj Anglo-Indian origin, circa 1880, which will fit a standard UK king size mattress (5ft wide by 6ft 6 long), in excellent original condition.
This bed will fit a mattress size up to 5ft 7 wide by 6ft 9 long, although, it will accommodate a standard UK king size mattress (which measures 5ft wide by 6ft 6 long), if the slats are lowered.
The Victorian king size four poster bed boasts a two-tier structure, which is superior in quality than that of a single tier design. The bed also boasts a single panel carved headboard depicting grapevines and flowers, flanked by ring turned spindles below an arched headboard. The carved open fretwork detail to the headboard and crown is spectacular; this is evident in the floral and grapevine carvings seen on the crown, and the rectangular panel, which sits below the crown. The crown also incorporates a pretty oval small mirror, flanked by beaded
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Decorative blind fretwork detail is visible to the side rails and rails, along with the headboard and rails. To the bottom of the Victorian king size four poster bed, the two-tier footboard incorporates multiple ring-turned spindles below a horizontal ring turned rail. Above the bed frame, four elegant barley twist tapered posts support a protruding moulded canopy. Decorative foliate motifs sit at the top and bottom of the posts. The bed terminates on ring turned baluster legs. The superstructure lends itself to being dressed with romantic fabric drapes.
External Dimensions:
External Height = 221.7cm or 87Ό or 7ft 3Ό
External length = 236cm or 92 or 7ft 8
External width = 180.5cm or 71 or 5ft 11
Headboard height (including Crown) = 175.8cm or 69Ό or 5ft 9Ό
Headboard height (excluding Crown) = 131cm or 51 or 4ft 3
Footboard height = 100.5cm or 39½ or 3ft 3½
Height from floor to top of side rails = 60cm or 23 or 1ft 11''
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 47.1cm or 18½ or 1ft 6½
Side rail depth = 12.9cm or 5
Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 211.7cm or 83? or 6ft 11'' (maximum opening)
Width (slats) = 162cm or 63Ύ or 5ft 3Ύ (maximum opening)
Width (including side rails) = 170cm or 67 or 5ft 7 (maximum opening)
Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 211.7cm or 83 or 6ft 11 (maximum opening)
Width = 158.3cm or 62 or 5ft 2 (maximum opening)
Condition Report:
Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and polish but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The headboard and footboard bed joints have been cleaned and glued to ensure the bed frame is solid in joint. The bed has been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination of the timber is of an excellent standard. Some minor foxing to the original glass mirror. The carvings are all intact, with no missing pieces or damage beyond the usual signs of age and use. The bed assembles together and all bolts and screws are in good condition.
Price:
The price for this item has been reduced from £9,450 down to £8,450 which is a reduction of £1,000. The price also includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and 14-day free UK returns.
Free 14-Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day ''no quibble'' returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.
Ref. A251 / 16590
Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.comInternal Reference: A251 / 16590
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1095424
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 221.7cm (87.3inches)Width is 180.5cm (71.1inches)Depth is 236cm (92.9inches)
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