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A Magnificent Victorian Duchess Half Tester Bed
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A Magnificent Victorian Duchess Half Tester Bed

19th century
Sold 21 January 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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A superb Victorian half Tester Bed in Mahogany it comes with all the drapes as seen in the photographs plus the eider down the quilt cover in fact every thing on the bed as shown in the photographs even with the good mattress. The condition is excellent it is firm and bolts together as it should.

Circa 1850

Dimensions

Width 165 cms

Length 202 cms

Height 225 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Depth
202cm (79.53")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Half Tester Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114928
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Description
A superb Victorian half Tester Bed in Mahogany it comes with all the drapes as seen in the photographs plus the eider down the quilt cover in fact every thing on the bed as shown in the photographs even with the good mattress. The condition is excellent it is firm and bolts together as it should.

Circa 1850

Dimensions

Width 165 cms

Length 202 cms

Height 225 cms

Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Depth
202cm (79.53")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Half Tester Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114928
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wickersley Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique Victorian half tester bed featuring a polished mahogany footboard, carved posts, and a draped fabric canopy in a neutral tone. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian half tester bed featuring a polished mahogany footboard, carved posts, and a draped fabric canopy in a neutral tone. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Magnificent Victorian Duchess Half Tester Bed

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wickersley
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 237
Items Sold 4,171
Wickersley Antiques
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An antique Victorian half tester bed featuring a polished mahogany footboard, carved posts, and a draped fabric canopy in a neutral tone.
A magnificent Victorian Duchess Half Tester Bed
Ref: SA1114928
An antique Victorian half tester bed featuring a polished mahogany footboard, carved posts, and a draped fabric canopy in a neutral tone.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCanopy tester, Turned bedposts, Upholstered headboard
  • SizeH 225 cm (89 in) x W 165 cm (65 in) x D 202 cm (80 in)

FAQs

A half tester bed is a style of bed featuring a canopy that extends only partway over the head of the bed, supported by the headboard and wall, popular during the Victorian era for smaller bedrooms or guest chambers.

These beds were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring hand-carved details, veneered headboards, and upholstered tester linings.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit traditional joinery techniques, natural timber ageing, hand-turned components, and construction methods consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet making rather than modern mass production.

Pairing the substantial wooden frame and draped fabric with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and simple modern bedding creates a balanced aesthetic that highlights the historic piece without overwhelming the space.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood and fabrics, and applying appropriate wax polishes periodically to nourish the timber.
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