Description
Pair of American Cuban mahogany twin sleigh beds with book matched head and foot boards, carved acanthus scrolled arms with cross hatching, gadrooned beading on molded edges, and terminating on acanthus carved lions paw feet. Stamped 1855, Mid-19th century. Interior measurements for box spring and mattress 78.25" long / 36" wide.
$ 14,000 Retail
OF THE PERIOD: American Empire
PLACE OF ORIGIN: United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1855
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Cast Iron, Hand-Carved Mahogany
CONDITION: Excellent
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 42.5 in. (108 cm)
WIDTH: 87 in. (221 cm)
DEPTH: 43.5 in. (110 cm)
Golden & Associates Antiques
206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401
Reference Number: # 4140