A Charles II Oak Four Poster Bed.

Name: A Charles II Oak Four Poster Bed.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA982945
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Description

A rare provincial Charles II oak four poster bed frame (1660-1685) with a carved fielded panel header and fielded panel top, moulded cornice and huge baluster on bulbous columns. Rigged for original rope bed base.

Inquire if you would prefer runners and slats for a more modern base set up that would add £200 for the timber.

Condition; There are no signs of woodworm, The bulbous turnings have some seasoning splits due to age. Also header has 1 or 2 small splits on the fielding's, otherwise complete with a deep patina. There has been 1 small piece of cornice replaced in Victorian times. The bed itself is of a quite crude construction with turnings as you would expect from this early period of provincial furniture, but sound and oozes charm and character. The end posts are unbelievably heavy. Probably the heaviest we have came upon on 40 + years! Originally turned from green timbers, hence near 400 years of seasoning can be seen in them.

Charles II was born on 29th May 1630 at St James' Palace, son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. He fought alongside his father against Oliver Cromwell 's forces throughout much of the English Civil War. He escaped to the continent before his father was beheaded on 30th January 1649.

Physical Dimensions

Height

198cm (77.95")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

204cm (80.32")

Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA982945

Dealers Notes

500 pieces of quality antique furniture at Country Homes Antiques Stirling Scotland. View website. Trade welcome

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Inquire if you would prefer runners and slats for a more modern base set up that would add £200 for the timber.

Country Homes Antiques Stirling

fig 1. A Charles II Oak four poster bed. — fig 1. A Charles II Oak Four Poster Bed.

Condition; There are no signs of woodworm, The bulbous turnings have some seasoning splits due to age. Also header has 1 or 2 small splits on the fielding's, otherwise complete with a deep patina. There has been 1 small piece of cornice replaced in Victorian times. The bed itself is of a quite crude construction with turnings as you would expect from this early period of provincial furniture, but sound and oozes charm and character. The end posts are unbelievably heavy. Probably the heaviest we have came upon on 40 + years! Originally turned from green timbers, hence near 400 years of seasoning can be seen in them.

fig 2. A Charles II Oak four poster bed. — fig 2. A Charles II Oak Four Poster Bed.

Charles II was born on 29th May 1630 at St James' Palace, son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. He fought alongside his father against Oliver Cromwell 's forces throughout much of the English Civil War. He escaped to the continent before his father was beheaded on 30th January 1649.