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American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815

$85,000
£64,542.51
€73,809.18
CA$118,757.33
A$132,084.07
CHF 68,970.20
MX$1,607,322.63
NOK 880,854.66
SEK 826,086.27
DKK 550,866.22
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American Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with flanking carved acanthus foliage, pineapple, and barley twist foot posts, flanking squared tapered head posts, original bow shaped white pine head board, original notched side rails with pine slats, and resting on turned bulbous ringed feet, Early 19th Century. Charleston, SC
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88.5 in (224.79 cm)Width: 79 in (200.66 cm)Depth: 56.5 in (143.51 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 32821stDibs: LU88721007056

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