Antique 5ft 10” Colonial Raj Victorian Bombay Mahogany Four Poster Bed (Circa 1880)

Summary:
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: Bombay region, India
• Style: Bombay Four Poster Bed
• Wood: Mahogany
• Maximum mattress size: 5ft 10” wide by 6ft 5” long
• Four centre barley twist posts
• Carved centre post panels
• Rich dark red-brown colour
• Drop down canopy
• Two-tier structure – superior quality
• Moulded side rails
• Floral carved rectangular panels to head & footboard
• Central carved urn
• Turned & fluted spindles
• Open fretwork carvings
• Baluster shaped feet
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Quality custom mattresses available
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:
This is a superb quality and stunning looking colonial Bombay bed of mid colour which is constructed of mahogany, circa 1880 originating from the Bombay region of India, in excellent original condition. The bed will fit a mattress up to 5ft 10” wide. The superstructure lends itself to being dressed with romantic fabric drapes. The four central barley twist posts hold the drop down canopy in place, which in turn, are held in place by large brass thumbscrews into the head and footboard. In between the turned posts on both the head and footboard is a carved floral panel which sports wavy open fretwork carving. The two-tier foot and headboard are mirrored in design featuring a carved central urn, flanked by turned fluted spindles and rectangular shaped carved floral open fretwork panels either side. Below the main panels is a second tier consisting of turned spindles. The bed sits on a set of four baluster feet. This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. It dismantles for easy transportation and we can provide affordable good quality custom mattresses. This is a superior quality bed.

This bed retains the original polish, which is why the bed boasts a dark rich red / brown colour and patination; it is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been re-polished. The bed is constructed of mahogany and it has a superior structure. This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. It dismantles for easy transportation.

Provenance:
The style of these beds dates from 1840 until 1947 (until Indian Independence). The beds were constructed for the British Raj, their families and the British Military in Colonial India. The beds were designed to collapse and be transported “flat pack” so could easily be moved whilst on military exercises and to their summerhouses in the hills. They were made when the Raj was at its height. The size, style and quality of the bed depict the status of the occupier or the military rank of the owner. They were made from the finest wood usually Mahogany, Teak or Sissoo wood (a member of the rose wood family).

External Dimensions:
External Height = 218.5cm or 86” or 7ft 2”
External length = 214cm or 84¼” or 7ft ¼”
External width = 181.5cm or 71½” or 5ft 11½”
Footboard height = 112.1cm or 44⅛” or 3ft 8⅛”
Headboard height = 112.5cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 59.5cm or 23½” or 1ft 11½”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Side rail depth = 12.5cm or 5”

Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5” max
Width (slats) = 168cm or 66⅛” or 5ft 6⅛” max
Width (including side rails) = 178cm or 70” or 5ft 10” max

Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5”max
Width = 165.5cm or 65⅛” or 5ft 5⅛” max

Condition Report:
This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and bed frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This bed retains the original polish, which is why the bed boasts a rich colour and stunning patination; it is impossible to re-create this colour if it had been re-polished. The bed is constructed of mahogany. The bed is solid in joint and is ready to use.

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Ref. A160