Portuguese Colonial Teak Four Poster Double Bed

Name: Portuguese Colonial Teak Four Poster Double Bed
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA455248
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hand of Glory

Description

An Antique 19th Century Portugese Colonial Teak Four Poster Double Bed, the arched headboard with foliate carving and turned spindles, the footboard with matching spindles and moulded detailing joined by side rails with decorative moulding.

These beds were made throughout the 19th Century in Colonial India for European use, this example being typically Portuguese in style very likely originates from the Goa region of Southern India.

The bed breaks down into sections and the upright supports unscrew from the head and foot boards. It bolts together from each end with the foot-board bolts hidden underneath the foliate bosses which swivel to one side to enable the bolts to be inserted.

Fits a standard 4'6" double mattress. Internal measurements are 140cm wide x 195cm long. 203cm high.

In very good condition with some old repairs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

204cm (80.32")

Width

195cm (76.77")

Depth

203cm (79.92")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA455248

Description

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These beds were made throughout the 19th Century in Colonial India for European use, this example being typically Portuguese in style very likely originates from the Goa region of Southern India.

Hand of Glory

fig 1. Portuguese Colonial Teak Four Poster Double Bed

The bed breaks down into sections and the upright supports unscrew from the head and foot boards. It bolts together from each end with the foot-board bolts hidden underneath the foliate bosses which swivel to one side to enable the bolts to be inserted.

Fits a standard 4'6" double mattress. Internal measurements are 140cm wide x 195cm long. 203cm high.

In very good condition with some old repairs.