The Antique Furniture Company has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The opposing side, canopy supports and canopy frieze are also inlaid. The canopy could be used to hang curtains or veils and the whole thing can be moved about thanks to wheels to the underside.

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The overall measurements are:
Width: 134cm wide (52 3/4in)
Length: 226cm (89in) (the bed has been extended by 32cm)
Height ends: 116cm (45 3/4in)
Height overall: 261cm (102 3/4in)
Take mattress size: 121.5cm wide x 201cm long (47 3/4in wide x 79in long)
Ref: 0100
The Antique Furniture Company has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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