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4ft 6” Victorian Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed
Here is a good quality antique 4ft 6” wide Victorian colonial Raj teak four-poster bed, circa 1880, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: India
• Wood: Teak
• Fits a standard UK double mattress
• Mattress size: 4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long
• Four turned tapering posts
• Protruding canopy
• Floral carved mirrored crown to headboard
• Single panel floral carved headboard with spindles
• Turned footboard rail with spindles
• Moulded side rails
• Shaped baluster legs
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• High quality custom mattresses available
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• Muslin draping service available
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a good quality antique 4ft 6” wide Victorian colonial Raj four-poster bed, which boasts the original polish and originates from colonial India, circa 1880. This bed will fit a standard UK double mattress (4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long). The bed features a single tier structure with a single carved floral panel headboard, flanked by ring turned spindles. Above this, the headboard features an elegantly moulded shaped top rail. An intricately carved crown, interspersed with floral open fretwork carvings and an inset oval mirror, sits on top of the headboard.
Alongside the outer perimeter frame of the bed, the headboard, footboard and side rails feature elegant mouldings. To the bottom of the bed, the single tier footboard features turned spindles, below a turned horizontal rail. The bed features four elegant turned tapering posts, which support a protruding dovetailed canopy. The bed sits on four shaped baluster legs. The superstructure lends itself to being dressed with romantic fabric drapes.
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 teak and it features a good quality structure. 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.
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).
Teak and sissoo wood were used extensively in the construction of these colonial four poster beds because they had the advantage of only minimally expanding and contracting when exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity. They were resistant to woodworm, termites, and the occasional splash of seawater.
External Dimensions:
External Height = 213.5cm or 84” or 7ft
External length = 216cm or 85” or 7ft 1”
External width = 151cm or 59½” or 4ft 11½”
Headboard height (including Crown) = 152.6cm or 60” or 5ft
Headboard height (excluding Crown) = 112cm or 44⅛” or 3ft 8⅛”
Footboard height = 85cm or 33½” or 2ft 9½”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 48cm or 18⅞” or 1ft 6⅞”
Side rail depth = 12.8cm or 5”
Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 195cm or 76¾” or 6ft 4¾” max
Width (slats) = 136cm or 53½” or 4ft 5½” max
Width (including side rails) = 142cm or 55⅞” or 4ft 7⅞” max
Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 195cm or 76¾” or 6ft 4¾” max
Width = 133.3cm or 52½” or 4ft 4½” max
This bed will fit a standard UK double mattress, which is 4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long. The mattress shown on the bed in the picture is a UK double mattress.
It is advised that 1” should be removed from the mattress width dimension if the slats are to be lowered. Between 1”- 2” (in total) should be removed from the above mattress length dimension to allow the mattress to comfortably fit on the bed between the headboard and footboard.
Mattresses:
Because these beds are individually unique and do not always conform to modern mattress dimensions, we also supply a range of customised high quality mattresses for these beds starting from £400. Our mattresses are constructed of natural materials (silk, wool & cashmere) and are hand made in the UK. The mattresses can have the corners removed so to maximise the mattress fit in the super-structure of bed. The price quoted does not include the mattress. Please enquire for a mattress quote.
Draping Service
We offer a separate draping service whereby we can dress the bed with any fabric of choice. This service can consist of the basic fabric being wrapped around the canopy, to hanging curtains or, providing a dressed solid roof with hung curtains. Apart from the superior style and presence, this four-poster bed had a practical purpose. The bed would have originally been decorated with a light muslin cotton material to prevent the mosquitos from biting the occupants in bed. The advertised price does not include drapes. Please contact us for a quote.
Lowering the Slats:
If you require the slats lowering into the bed frame, we charge £90 for the structural work. By lowering the slats the width of the mattress will be reduced by 1” in total. The slats are lowered by around 3” in height. The benefit of lowering the slats is that you get to see more of the headboard carvings even though you are using a modern 10” – 12” depth mattress. The original Victorian mattresses would have only been 2” – 3” deep.
Condition Report:
This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges 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 patination it is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been re-polished. The bed is constructed of solid teak. The bed is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you be email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further items and information.
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SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
Summary:
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: India
• Wood: Teak
• Fits a standard UK double mattress
• Mattress size: 4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long
• Four turned tapering posts
• Protruding canopy
• Floral carved mirrored crown to headboard
• Single panel floral carved headboard with spindles
• Turned footboard rail with spindles
• Moulded side rails
• Shaped baluster legs
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• High quality custom mattresses available
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• Muslin draping service available
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a good quality antique 4ft 6” wide Victorian colonial Raj four-poster bed, which boasts the original polish and originates from colonial India, circa 1880. This bed will fit a standard UK double mattress (4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long). The bed features a single tier structure with a single carved floral panel headboard, flanked by ring turned spindles. Above this, the headboard features an elegantly moulded shaped top rail. An intricately carved crown, interspersed with floral open fretwork carvings and an inset oval mirror, sits on top of the headboard.
Alongside the outer perimeter frame of the bed, the headboard, footboard and side rails feature elegant mouldings. To the bottom of the bed, the single tier footboard features turned spindles, below a turned horizontal rail. The bed features four elegant turned tapering posts, which support a protruding dovetailed canopy. The bed sits on four shaped baluster legs. The superstructure lends itself to being dressed with romantic fabric drapes.
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 teak and it features a good quality structure. 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.
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).
Teak and sissoo wood were used extensively in the construction of these colonial four poster beds because they had the advantage of only minimally expanding and contracting when exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity. They were resistant to woodworm, termites, and the occasional splash of seawater.
External Dimensions:
External Height = 213.5cm or 84” or 7ft
External length = 216cm or 85” or 7ft 1”
External width = 151cm or 59½” or 4ft 11½”
Headboard height (including Crown) = 152.6cm or 60” or 5ft
Headboard height (excluding Crown) = 112cm or 44⅛” or 3ft 8⅛”
Footboard height = 85cm or 33½” or 2ft 9½”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 48cm or 18⅞” or 1ft 6⅞”
Side rail depth = 12.8cm or 5”
Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 195cm or 76¾” or 6ft 4¾” max
Width (slats) = 136cm or 53½” or 4ft 5½” max
Width (including side rails) = 142cm or 55⅞” or 4ft 7⅞” max
Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 195cm or 76¾” or 6ft 4¾” max
Width = 133.3cm or 52½” or 4ft 4½” max
This bed will fit a standard UK double mattress, which is 4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long. The mattress shown on the bed in the picture is a UK double mattress.
It is advised that 1” should be removed from the mattress width dimension if the slats are to be lowered. Between 1”- 2” (in total) should be removed from the above mattress length dimension to allow the mattress to comfortably fit on the bed between the headboard and footboard.
Mattresses:
Because these beds are individually unique and do not always conform to modern mattress dimensions, we also supply a range of customised high quality mattresses for these beds starting from £400. Our mattresses are constructed of natural materials (silk, wool & cashmere) and are hand made in the UK. The mattresses can have the corners removed so to maximise the mattress fit in the super-structure of bed. The price quoted does not include the mattress. Please enquire for a mattress quote.
Draping Service
We offer a separate draping service whereby we can dress the bed with any fabric of choice. This service can consist of the basic fabric being wrapped around the canopy, to hanging curtains or, providing a dressed solid roof with hung curtains. Apart from the superior style and presence, this four-poster bed had a practical purpose. The bed would have originally been decorated with a light muslin cotton material to prevent the mosquitos from biting the occupants in bed. The advertised price does not include drapes. Please contact us for a quote.
Lowering the Slats:
If you require the slats lowering into the bed frame, we charge £90 for the structural work. By lowering the slats the width of the mattress will be reduced by 1” in total. The slats are lowered by around 3” in height. The benefit of lowering the slats is that you get to see more of the headboard carvings even though you are using a modern 10” – 12” depth mattress. The original Victorian mattresses would have only been 2” – 3” deep.
Condition Report:
This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges 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 patination it is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been re-polished. The bed is constructed of solid teak. The bed is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you be email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further items and information.
Ref. A11
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 30/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
DimensionsExternal Dimensions:
External Height = 213.5cm or 84” or 7ft
External length = 216cm or 85” or 7ft 1”
External width = 151cm or 59½” or 4ft 11½”
Headboard height (including Crown) = 152.6cm or 60” or 5ft
Headboard height (excluding Crown) = 112cm or 44⅛” or 3ft 8⅛”
Footboard height = 85cm or 33½” or 2ft 9½”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 48cm or 18⅞” or 1ft 6⅞”
Side rail depth = 12.8cm or 5”
Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 195cm or 76¾” or 6ft 4¾” max
Width (slats) = 136cm or 53½” or 4ft 5½” max
Width (including side rails) = 142cm or 55⅞” or 4ft 7⅞” max
Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 195cm or 76¾” or 6ft 4¾” max
Width = 133.3cm or 52½” or 4ft 4½” max
Date Circa 1880
Late Victorian Antiques Material Teak
Origin Indian
Condition This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges 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 patination it is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been re-polished. The bed is constructed of solid teak. The bed is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to use.
Item code as236a1455 / A11
Status Sold
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Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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