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Antique Mahogany Metamorphic Cot
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Antique Mahogany Metamorphic Cot

19th century
Description

Victorian mahogany metamorphic cot, for ornamental use only.

Dimensions: Height 28"/71cms Width 24"/61cms Collapsed 7"/18cms Fully extended 44"/112cms

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Somerset Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Folding Cot to the Victorian era.

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Description
Victorian mahogany metamorphic cot, for ornamental use only.

Dimensions: Height 28"/71cms Width 24"/61cms Collapsed 7"/18cms Fully extended 44"/112cms

Date of Manufacture

Somerset Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Folding Cot to the Victorian era.

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SA265429
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An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails.
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Archive I An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails.

Antique Mahogany Metamorphic Cot

Archive II An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails. View II
Archive III An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails. View III
Archive IV An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails. View IV
Archive V An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails. View V
Archive VI An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails. View VI
Archive VII An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails. View VII
Archive VIII An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails. View VIII
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An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails.
Antique Mahogany Metamorphic Cot
Ref: SA265429
An antique dark mahogany metamorphic cot with expanding concertina side panels, turned vertical end spindles, finials, and curved rocker rails.
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  • ObjectCradles & Cots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsConcertina lattice sides, Turned spindles, Finials, Rocker runners

This Victorian mahogany metamorphic cot displays a dark brown timber finish and a folding concertina lattice construction across the sides. The piece incorporates turned vertical spindles along the ends, small ball finials on the upright posts, and curved wooden rocker runners at the base. Further details include exposed metal hinge pins and decorative mouldings on the upper end rails. The cot measures 71 cm in height, 61 cm in width, and extends between 18 cm when collapsed and 112 cm when fully opened. Suitable for ornamental display use within a heritage interior or period living space, the item functions as a decorative accessory rather than for child use.

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A metamorphic cot is a historical style of nursery furniture constructed with an expanding or collapsible framework, such as a concertina lattice, allowing the piece to adjust in length or fold away for compact storage.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring turned wooden spindles and metal or brass hinge pins along the collapsible mechanism.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut joinery, original patinated metal fixings across the mechanical lattice, and characteristic surface wear along the moving joints and rocking runners consistent with age.

In contemporary interior styling, these functional antiques are frequently repurposed as decorative display structures for holding textiles, throw blankets, or cushions within a living space or bedroom.

Care involves regularly applying a natural beeswax polish to the timber surface while keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement and binding along the folding lattice joints.
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