Antique English Victorian Flame Mahogany 5ft King Size Half Tester Bed (Circa 1850)

Summary:
• Item: Half Tester Bed
• Circa: 1850
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Flame mahogany
• UK King Size mattress (5ft wide x 6ft 6” long)
• External bed frame dimensions: 5ft 2⅝” Wide x 7ft 5⅛” Long
• Cavetto cornice
• Ruched upholstered canopy
• Full set of drapes
• Matching curtains & valance
• Cream coloured fine cotton material upholstery & double skinned drapes
• Deep buttoned upholstered footboard
• Includes Vi-spring divan base
• Foliate carvings to footboard
• Turned posts with finials to footboard
• Original brass & mug castors
• Dismantles into sections for easy access & transportation
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian flame mahogany 5ft king size half tester bed, circa 1850, in excellent condition. This bed fits a standard UK king size mattress (5ft” wide x 6ft 6” long). The bed incorporates a flame mahogany canopy with curved, fluted cornice. The roof of the canopy has been upholstered in fine quality ruched cotton in a starburst pattern. The rear and sides of the canopy are fitted with brass rails with matching rings, from which the drapes are hung. The drapes display a floral pattern, comprising green, pink blue & brown colours on a cream base, are double skinned and are fitted with standard curtain hooks. The canopy and drapes are raised on two upholstered posts, above the shaped mahogany headboard, which displays a raised central pediment with scroll carvings. The headboard is connected via simple side rails to the footboard. The footboard is raised on column supports, topped with bulbous finials, and features a curved top rail and foliate cartouche. The column supports also feature ornate foliate carved, fielded panel lunettes, which serve as bolt covers. The inner-side of the footboard boasts deep-buttoned fine cotton upholstery, in a cream colour. The bed includes a good quality old replacement removable Vi-spring divan base. The bed rests on its original brass & mug castors; the divan base also features castors.

This bed retains the original polish, which is why the bed boasts a dark rich colour and patination; it is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been re-polished. 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.

External Dimensions:
External Height = 217cm or 85⅜” or 7ft 1⅜”
External length = 226.5cm or 89⅛” or 7ft 5⅛”
External width = 159cm or 62⅝” or 5ft 2⅝”
Width (canopy) = 153.5cm or 60½” or 5ft ½”
Headboard height = 101.5cm or 40” or 3ft 4”
Footboard height = 111.5cm or 43⅞” or 3ft 7⅞”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 34cm or 13⅜” or 1ft 1⅜”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 11cm or 4⅜”
Side rail depth = 23cm or 9”

Divan Dimensions:
Length = 202cm or 79½” or 6ft 7½”
Width = 152.5cm or 60” or 5ft

Condition Report:
This bed is in very good 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. Minor fading to the polish on the corner of the footboard on one side. The upholstered footboard and roof has been professionally cleaned. The drapes have also been professionally cleaned. The bed retains the original polish, which is why it boasts a stunning colour and patination to the flame mahogany. It is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been re-polished. The bed is solid in joint and is ready to use.

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Ref. Half Tester Bed 5