Ref 10. Antique Colonial Four Poster Bed early 1800's

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Our third antique colonial four poster bed dating from the early 1800s all original, this one has a very unusual and probably unique head board design depicting the imperial state crown of the British empire flanked by thistles - the bed could possibly have been the property of an officer from a Scottish regiment. Again carved from very hardwood probably mahogany or rosewood in the Victorian style demanded by Queen Victoria's high ranking officers.

The out side dimensions of this bed are 97 inches high, 71 inches wide at cornice level 70 inch at mattress level. and 90 inches long. 
This four poster bed will take a 5 foot 6 wide x 6 foot 6 long mattress - we can supply a range of top quality mattresses see mattresses which can be made to measure for this bed we have special rates for mattresses supplied with beds and do not charge extra for special sizes please contact us for details.
A fabulous antique colonial four poster bed and a fascinating piece of history. (For more information about the history of this antique colonial four poster bed please scroll down).

Condition report- Excellent sturdy condition and all original with the usual signs signs of age. As with all these antique four poster beds restoration is kept to a minimum - careful cleaning and polishing conserving the beautiful patina and giving a natural sheen.    

Price £3,900

Mattress made to measure for this bed!
we offer large discounts on mattresses for customers buying beds - please ask for details.

Please note we do concentrate on searching out the larger sized four poster beds which are increasingly difficult to find but if you require a different size please contact us we may be able to help.

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above this image shows the bed before restoration in India

From the 17th century to 1911 The British East India Company had a colony in India, especially in the then capital city Calcutta. Calcutta was a very important city and trading port to protect the British interests, so a large contingent of British troops were also posted here. In 1858 the rule of the East India Company was transferred to the Crown, The British Raj.  These rulers had grand tastes and wanted British style in their homes, they were very wealthy people so commissioned the finest craftsmen to make impressive pieces of furniture including beds, none more impressive than four poster beds. The local Nawabs (land-owners) and maharajahs were also greatly influenced by European lifestyles and also commissioned furniture for their palaces.

The magnificent colonial antique four poster beds on this site are completely original, no replacement parts and date around 1850. They were built in India for the Generals and officers of the British Raj and the Indian nobility. Due to trading restriction these antique four poster beds have been stored away for over a hundred years. They are carved from very hard wood usually mahogany or rosewood in the Victorian style demanded by Queen Victoria's high ranking officers.

Four poster beds were made in various sizes sometimes very large. The large size is probably because you would have wanted to spread out during the heat of an Indian summer. Originally these four poster beds would have been covered with mosquito net, but look fabulous with traditional drapes or muslin for a modern touch. The beds are restored sympathetically, carefully cleaned preserving their natural patina then wax polished giving them a natural sheen.