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5ft 10” Victorian Bombay Mahogany Four Poster Bed
This is a superb quality antique 5ft 6” wide colonial Victorian Bombay four-poster bed, circa 1880, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: Bombay region, India
• Style: Bombay Four Poster Bed
• Wood: Mahogany
• Maximum mattress size: 5ft 10” wide by 6ft 5” long
• Four centre barley twist posts
• Carved centre post panels
• Rich dark red-brown colour
• Drop down canopy
• Two-tier structure – superior quality
• Moulded side rails
• Floral carved rectangular panels to head & footboard
• Central carved urn
• Turned & fluted spindles
• Open fretwork carvings
• Baluster shaped feet
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Quality custom mattresses available
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a superb quality and stunning looking colonial Bombay bed of mid colour which is constructed of mahogany, circa 1880 originating from the Bombay region of India, in excellent original condition. The bed will fit a mattress up to 5ft 10” wide. The superstructure lends itself to being dressed with romantic fabric drapes. The four central barley twist posts hold the drop down canopy in place, which in turn, are held in place by large brass thumbscrews into the head and footboard. In between the turned posts on both the head and footboard is a carved floral panel which sports wavy open fretwork carving. The two-tier foot and headboard are mirrored in design featuring a carved central urn, flanked by turned fluted spindles and rectangular shaped carved floral open fretwork panels either side. Below the main panels is a second tier consisting of turned spindles. The bed sits on a set of four baluster feet. 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. This is a superior quality bed.
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 mahogany and it has a superior structure. This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. It dismantles for easy transportation.
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).
External Dimensions:
External Height = 218.5cm or 86” or 7ft 2”
External length = 214cm or 84¼” or 7ft ¼”
External width = 181.5cm or 71½” or 5ft 11½”
Footboard height = 112.1cm or 44⅛” or 3ft 8⅛”
Headboard height = 112.5cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 59.5cm or 23½” or 1ft 11½”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Side rail depth = 12.5cm or 5”
Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5” max
Width (slats) = 168cm or 66⅛” or 5ft 6⅛” max
Width (including side rails) = 178cm or 70” or 5ft 10” max
Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5”max
Width = 165.5cm or 65⅛” or 5ft 5⅛” max
Condition Report:
This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and bed frame 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 stunning patination it is impossible to re-create this colour if it had been re-polished. The bed is constructed of mahogany. The bed is solid in joint and is ready to use.
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.
It is advised that 1” should be removed from the mattress width dimension if the slats are to be lowered. Between 1”- 3” (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 £450. Our mattresses are constructed of natural materials (silk, wool & cashmere) and are handmade in the UK. The mattresses can have the corners removed, if necessary, 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.
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
• 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
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 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 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 at for further items and information.
Ref. A160
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: Bombay region, India
• Style: Bombay Four Poster Bed
• Wood: Mahogany
• Maximum mattress size: 5ft 10” wide by 6ft 5” long
• Four centre barley twist posts
• Carved centre post panels
• Rich dark red-brown colour
• Drop down canopy
• Two-tier structure – superior quality
• Moulded side rails
• Floral carved rectangular panels to head & footboard
• Central carved urn
• Turned & fluted spindles
• Open fretwork carvings
• Baluster shaped feet
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Quality custom mattresses available
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a superb quality and stunning looking colonial Bombay bed of mid colour which is constructed of mahogany, circa 1880 originating from the Bombay region of India, in excellent original condition. The bed will fit a mattress up to 5ft 10” wide. The superstructure lends itself to being dressed with romantic fabric drapes. The four central barley twist posts hold the drop down canopy in place, which in turn, are held in place by large brass thumbscrews into the head and footboard. In between the turned posts on both the head and footboard is a carved floral panel which sports wavy open fretwork carving. The two-tier foot and headboard are mirrored in design featuring a carved central urn, flanked by turned fluted spindles and rectangular shaped carved floral open fretwork panels either side. Below the main panels is a second tier consisting of turned spindles. The bed sits on a set of four baluster feet. 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. This is a superior quality bed.
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 mahogany and it has a superior structure. This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. It dismantles for easy transportation.
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).
External Dimensions:
External Height = 218.5cm or 86” or 7ft 2”
External length = 214cm or 84¼” or 7ft ¼”
External width = 181.5cm or 71½” or 5ft 11½”
Footboard height = 112.1cm or 44⅛” or 3ft 8⅛”
Headboard height = 112.5cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 59.5cm or 23½” or 1ft 11½”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Side rail depth = 12.5cm or 5”
Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5” max
Width (slats) = 168cm or 66⅛” or 5ft 6⅛” max
Width (including side rails) = 178cm or 70” or 5ft 10” max
Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5”max
Width = 165.5cm or 65⅛” or 5ft 5⅛” max
Condition Report:
This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and bed frame 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 stunning patination it is impossible to re-create this colour if it had been re-polished. The bed is constructed of mahogany. The bed is solid in joint and is ready to use.
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.
It is advised that 1” should be removed from the mattress width dimension if the slats are to be lowered. Between 1”- 3” (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 £450. Our mattresses are constructed of natural materials (silk, wool & cashmere) and are handmade in the UK. The mattresses can have the corners removed, if necessary, 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.
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
• 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
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 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 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 at for further items and information.
Ref. A160
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 5/SEP/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 = 218.5cm or 86” or 7ft 2”
External length = 214cm or 84¼” or 7ft ¼”
External width = 181.5cm or 71½” or 5ft 11½”
Footboard height = 112.1cm or 44⅛” or 3ft 8⅛”
Headboard height = 112.5cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 59.5cm or 23½” or 1ft 11½”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Side rail depth = 12.5cm or 5”
Mattress Dimensions (slats not lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5” max
Width (slats) = 168cm or 66⅛” or 5ft 6⅛” max
Width (including side rails) = 178cm or 70” or 5ft 10” max
Mattress Dimensions (slats lowered):
Length = 195.8cm or 77” or 6ft 5”max
Width = 165.5cm or 65⅛” or 5ft 5⅛” max
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1880
Late Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin Indian
Condition This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and bed frame 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 stunning patination it is impossible to re-create this colour if it had been re-polished. The bed is constructed of mahogany. The bed is solid in joint and is ready to use.
Item code as236a1365 / A160
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 5/SEP/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
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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