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Antique Aberglasslyn house bed, important most elaborate cedar…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
11-Oct-2015
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Description:
Antique Aberglasslyn house bed, important most elaborate cedar four post bed, This bed has been described by experts as an outstanding example of early Australian furniture. It is of commanding proportions. The tapering baluster and reeded posts are decorated with bands of stylised tulip carving and joined by moulded canopy rails that are finished with inverted finials to the cornice. The shaped headboard has lightly carved ornamentation while the matching foot is decorated with 'Scroll shell' carving. C1840. The bed is in original condition having a richly developed patination with no significant or blemishes to the timber. The original owner of this bed was William Nicholson who leased and then purchased Aberglasslyn in 1853. (drapery not included with this lot).
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Category:
Unclassified