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Colonial Ceylonese Carved Rosewood Bed (c.1850)
Here is a very rare and stunning quality antique colonial Ceylonese floral carved rosewood double size bed, circa 1850, in excellent condition.
Summary
• Circa 1850
• Period Victorian
• Provenance Sri Lanka
• Fits a standard UK Double Size Mattress (4ft 6” wide x 6ft 3” long)
• Wood Rosewood
• Mirror matched design to head and footboard
• Central leaf pediments
• Exquisite fretwork design
• Stunning floral foliage and vine carvings
• Turned tapered posts with vine carvings
• Four soursop / atemoya fruit corner finials
• Floral carved side rails and frieze
• Floral carved legs
• Original castors
• Designed to be freestanding in centre of room
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Luxury custom mattresses available
• Stunning original patination and colour
• Excellent original condition
• Muslin draping service available
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Here is a very rare and stunning quality antique colonial Ceylonese floral carved rosewood double size bed, circa 1850, in excellent condition, originating from what was then known as British Ceylon and now known as Sri Lanka. The bed boasts a single tier structure with a central leaf pediment, flanked by profuse open fretwork foliage carvings to the shaped head and footboard. Below, the bed frame boasts further fine fretwork carvings of foliage and berries with a further open carved foliage fretwork shaped frieze. This level of detail is mirror matched in both the head and footboard. The side rails also boast similar profuse blind fretwork carvings of foliage and berries. The bed stands on four tapered posts, again, profusely carved with vines and berries. The posts are adorned with soursop or atemoya fruit finials. The legs terminate on shaped floral acanthus leaf legs, with the original mug castors. This bed will fit a standard UK double size mattress (4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long). This bed is a truly classic example of Ceylonese colonial antique furniture from the Victorian period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed in this piece makes it a stunning wooden work of art. It is rare to see an example today, let alone in excellent condition.
The bed was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room this is why the back of the headboard is also carved and features a mirror match design so that the bed can stand in either direction.
This bed features a rich rosewood colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination, which can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it, has have received.
This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. It quickly dismantles for easy transportation and we can provide affordable good quality custom mattresses. This is a superior quality centrepiece for any bedroom.
Provenance
Owing to the level of craftsmanship and fine details in the exquisite carvings on the bed, this bed was most likely commissioned for a wealthy colonialist or a military officer during the 19th Century in what was then known as British Ceylon, a British colony (between 1802 to 1948) and now known as Sri Lanka. The late Anthony Blond (1928 – 2008), a well-known writer and publisher, who spent time in Sri Lanka, purchased this bed in Sri Lanka before relocating to France. You can view Anthony Blond’s obituary by clicking on the following link
This style of bed was designed to collapse and be transported “flat pack” so it could easily be moved whilst on either military exercises and to their summerhouses in the hills. The size, style and quality of the bed depict the status of the occupier or the military rank of the owner.
Dimensions
External Dimensions
Headboard height = 135cm or 53⅛” or 4ft 5⅛”
Footboard height = 135cm or 53⅛” or 4ft 5⅛”
External width = 152cm or 60” or 5ft
Height from floor to top of side rails = 55.7cm or 21⅞” or 1ft 9⅞”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 46.2cm 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Side rail depth = 9.5cm or 3¾”
Mattress Dimensions
Length = 191cm or 75” or 6ft 3”
Width (slats) = 138cm or 54” or 4ft 6”
Width (including side rails) = 148.5cm or 58½” or 4ft 10½”
Mattresses
Because antique beds are individually unique and do not always conform to modern mattress dimensions, we also supply a range of customised high quality luxury 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 price quoted does not include the mattress. Please enquire for a mattress quote.
Condition Report
This bed is in excellent condition, which is commensurate with its age. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges and carvings but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This bed has a dark rich rosewood colour and retains the original polish finish. The bed features the original castors, with later slats. The bed is constructed of solid rosewood. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed in this piece makes it a stunning wooden work of art. It is rare to see such an example today, let alone in excellent condition. The bed is solid in joint and ready to use.
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
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
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. Assembly is an additional £95. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect 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 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 of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
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 products 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 1850
• Period Victorian
• Provenance Sri Lanka
• Fits a standard UK Double Size Mattress (4ft 6” wide x 6ft 3” long)
• Wood Rosewood
• Mirror matched design to head and footboard
• Central leaf pediments
• Exquisite fretwork design
• Stunning floral foliage and vine carvings
• Turned tapered posts with vine carvings
• Four soursop / atemoya fruit corner finials
• Floral carved side rails and frieze
• Floral carved legs
• Original castors
• Designed to be freestanding in centre of room
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Luxury custom mattresses available
• Stunning original patination and colour
• Excellent original condition
• Muslin draping service available
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Here is a very rare and stunning quality antique colonial Ceylonese floral carved rosewood double size bed, circa 1850, in excellent condition, originating from what was then known as British Ceylon and now known as Sri Lanka. The bed boasts a single tier structure with a central leaf pediment, flanked by profuse open fretwork foliage carvings to the shaped head and footboard. Below, the bed frame boasts further fine fretwork carvings of foliage and berries with a further open carved foliage fretwork shaped frieze. This level of detail is mirror matched in both the head and footboard. The side rails also boast similar profuse blind fretwork carvings of foliage and berries. The bed stands on four tapered posts, again, profusely carved with vines and berries. The posts are adorned with soursop or atemoya fruit finials. The legs terminate on shaped floral acanthus leaf legs, with the original mug castors. This bed will fit a standard UK double size mattress (4ft 6” wide by 6ft 3” long). This bed is a truly classic example of Ceylonese colonial antique furniture from the Victorian period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed in this piece makes it a stunning wooden work of art. It is rare to see an example today, let alone in excellent condition.
The bed was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room this is why the back of the headboard is also carved and features a mirror match design so that the bed can stand in either direction.
This bed features a rich rosewood colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination, which can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it, has have received.
This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. It quickly dismantles for easy transportation and we can provide affordable good quality custom mattresses. This is a superior quality centrepiece for any bedroom.
Provenance
Owing to the level of craftsmanship and fine details in the exquisite carvings on the bed, this bed was most likely commissioned for a wealthy colonialist or a military officer during the 19th Century in what was then known as British Ceylon, a British colony (between 1802 to 1948) and now known as Sri Lanka. The late Anthony Blond (1928 – 2008), a well-known writer and publisher, who spent time in Sri Lanka, purchased this bed in Sri Lanka before relocating to France. You can view Anthony Blond’s obituary by clicking on the following link
This style of bed was designed to collapse and be transported “flat pack” so it could easily be moved whilst on either military exercises and to their summerhouses in the hills. The size, style and quality of the bed depict the status of the occupier or the military rank of the owner.
Dimensions
External Dimensions
Headboard height = 135cm or 53⅛” or 4ft 5⅛”
Footboard height = 135cm or 53⅛” or 4ft 5⅛”
External width = 152cm or 60” or 5ft
Height from floor to top of side rails = 55.7cm or 21⅞” or 1ft 9⅞”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 46.2cm 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Side rail depth = 9.5cm or 3¾”
Mattress Dimensions
Length = 191cm or 75” or 6ft 3”
Width (slats) = 138cm or 54” or 4ft 6”
Width (including side rails) = 148.5cm or 58½” or 4ft 10½”
Mattresses
Because antique beds are individually unique and do not always conform to modern mattress dimensions, we also supply a range of customised high quality luxury 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 price quoted does not include the mattress. Please enquire for a mattress quote.
Condition Report
This bed is in excellent condition, which is commensurate with its age. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges and carvings but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This bed has a dark rich rosewood colour and retains the original polish finish. The bed features the original castors, with later slats. The bed is constructed of solid rosewood. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed in this piece makes it a stunning wooden work of art. It is rare to see such an example today, let alone in excellent condition. The bed is solid in joint and ready to use.
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
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
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. Assembly is an additional £95. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect 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 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 of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
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 products and information.
Ref Bed CEL
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79
DimensionsExternal Dimensions
Headboard height = 135cm or 53⅛” or 4ft 5⅛”
Footboard height = 135cm or 53⅛” or 4ft 5⅛”
External width = 152cm or 60” or 5ft
Height from floor to top of side rails = 55.7cm or 21⅞” or 1ft 9⅞”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 46.2cm 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Side rail depth = 9.5cm or 3¾”
Mattress Dimensions
Length = 191cm or 75” or 6ft 3”
Width (slats) = 138cm or 54” or 4ft 6”
Width (including side rails) = 148.5cm or 58½” or 4ft 10½”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1850
Early Victorian Antiques Material Rosewood
Origin Sri Lanka
Condition This bed is in excellent condition, which is commensurate with its age. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges and carvings but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This bed has a dark rich rosewood colour and retains the original polish finish. The bed features the original castors, with later slats. The bed is constructed of solid rosewood. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed in this piece makes it a stunning wooden work of art. It is rare to see such an example today, let alone in excellent condition. The bed is solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a846 / Bed CEL
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 23/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79
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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