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William IV Carved Mahogany Bed Posts
Colin Brand Antiques
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William IV Carved Mahogany Bed Posts

19th century
Description

Carved Mahogany William IV carved Bed Posts with original castors and good patina.

Most probably Scottish - unrestored.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Colin Brand Antiques has dated these Carved Mahogany Bed Posts to the 1800s.

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SA1135553
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CRBJR/DF
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Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Carved Mahogany William IV carved Bed Posts with original castors and good patina.

Most probably Scottish - unrestored.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated these Carved Mahogany Bed Posts to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135553
Dealers Internal Ref
CRBJR/DF
Colin Brand Antiques
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A pair of antique William IV carved dark mahogany bed posts featuring spiral twist columns and acanthus leaf detailing.
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Archive I A pair of antique William IV carved dark mahogany bed posts featuring spiral twist columns and acanthus leaf detailing.

William IV Carved Mahogany Bed Posts

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Gloucestershire
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A pair of antique William IV carved dark mahogany bed posts featuring spiral twist columns and acanthus leaf detailing.
William IV Carved Mahogany Bed Posts
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A pair of antique William IV carved dark mahogany bed posts featuring spiral twist columns and acanthus leaf detailing.
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William IV furniture, produced between 1830 and 1837, bridges the gap between Regency elegance and early Victorian weight. Pieces from this era typically display bold proportions, rich timbers like Cuban mahogany, and classic motifs such as acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and heavy spiral turning.

Bed posts from the early 19th century were predominantly hand-turned and carved from dense hardwoods, particularly mahogany. The base sections typically feature square mortise joints to receive the side rails and footboards of the bed frame.

Authentic period posts exhibit subtle irregularities from hand-carving tools rather than modern machine uniformities. They also show age-appropriate oxidisation within the grain, hand-cut mortise slots, and distinct weight consistent with original solid mahogany.

Unattached bed posts can be re-purposed as decorative architectural elements flanking doorways, converted into floor lamps, incorporated into bespoke kitchen islands, or displayed as sculptural objects in an alcove.

Dust regularly using a soft brush to reach into carved grooves. Preserve the natural patina by applying a high-grade beeswax paste once or twice a year, buffing gently with a clean microfibre cloth, and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources.
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