BY STAPLES & CO MANUFACTURERS TO HM THE KING GEORGE V
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE LATE EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY DOUBLE BEDSTEAD BY STAPLES & CO ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED BED MANUFACTURERS IN THE UK AND ALSO HAVING THE ROYAL WARRANTY (PLEASE SEE BELOW) AND DATING FROM AROUND 1915. CONSTRUCTED FROM SOLID QUALITY CUBAN MAHOGANY THE HEAD AND FOOT BOARD ARE IDENTICAL AND HAVE A BEAUTIFULLY SHAPED TOP WITH DEEP MOULDED EDGE WITH THE FOOTBOARD HAVING A MAHOGANY FRIEZE TO THE BASE WITH CARVED SHELL TO THE CENTRE. IT STANDS ON LOVELY CABRIOLE LEGS ON A PAD FOOT. IT HAS ITS ORIGINAL BOLT IN SIDE IRONS.
STAPLES & CO LTD
Expert's Comment:
Staples began their journey at "Staples Corner" in London and are proud owners of the Royal Warrant which was granted by King George V. On October 26, 1915, when visiting his troops in France, King George V fell victim to an unfortunate accident. His horse, excited by the cheering crowds lining the streets, reared and fell, causing severe straining to the King's back. On his return to England, the King was advised by his physicians to sleep on a Staples bed - the unique construction of which had already demonstrated its superiority in maintaining correct spinal support, which we now recognize as being an essential ingredient in healthy, restful sleep. The fact that written permission had been given to the state that the bed had "given satisfaction" to the King was used in all literature and advertisements by the Company. In the ensuing years similar beds were supplied to many of the Royal Residences.
IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH A DEEP COLOUR AND ORIGINAL PATINATION TO THE CUBAN MAHOGANY AND OOZES THE CHARM AND CHARACTER OF THE PERIOD AND I AM SURE THAT WHOEVER BUYS THIS WILL BE VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR PURCHASE......A SUPERB BED FIT FOR A KING!!!
MEASUREMENTS: HEIGHT TO HEADBOARD 51" X HEIGHT TO FOOTBOARD 36" X 80" LONG X 54" WIDE
TAKES A STANDARD DOUBLE MATRESS
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