Description:
Federal Tiger Maple Tall Post Bed, probably New England, c. 1820-25, with vase- and ring-turnings, and scrolled and paneled headboard, refinished, (lacks tester or canopy),ht. 65 3/4, wd. 41, lg. 72 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
There do not appear to be any replacements or repairs. The bed does lack some of its bolts. There are small holes in the top of each post where a canopy might have attached, but the bed is lacking a canopy. The rails have plugged holes where there was rope supporting the mattress originally.
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