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An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork cresting, and splat, showing a naïve carving of the Coat of Arms of Great Britain, the lion and unicorn holding flags and flanking a Royal crown above an oval, all within floral scrolls and leaves, with turned spindles in the foot and head boards and barley twist bed posts, with the original steel winding key. English, circa 1840.

Footnote: The style of these bed dates from 1840 until 1947 (until Indian Independence). They were constructed for the British military and their families in India and designed to collapse and be transported easily whilst on campaign or to their summerhouses in the hills. The size, style and quality of the bed depicted the status of the occupier and were made from the finest wood usually mahogany, teak or sissoo wood (a member of the rosewood family). Teak and sissoo wood were used extensively because they only expanded and contracted minimally in extreme temperature and humidity. In addition, they were resistant to woodworm, termites, and the occasional splash of seawater.

Date:
Circa 1840

Origin:
Anglo-Indian

Dimensions:
Height 100 inches (8ft 4in) Length 91 ½ inches Width 72 inches (mattress 81 in x 68in)

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Sisso Wood
Condition:	Good. Good
Creation Date:	Circa 1840
Styles / Movements:	Anglo-Indian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	665675

Dimensions

W.	91.5 in;	H.	100 in;	D.	72 in;
W.	232.41 cm;	H.	254 cm;	D.	182.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art