Sale 9726
London, South Kensington
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3 December 2013
Price realised
GBP 3,250
Estimate
A CARVED OAK TESTER BED 17TH CENTURY AND LATER With a panel dated 1686 and a profusely-carved panelled head-board depicting stylised trees and foliage and with similar foot-board and turned posts supporting a panelled and carved roof with central opening and with a scroll-carved and beaded cornice 86 in. (219 cm.) high; 84½ in. (215 cm.) long; 60½ in. (154 cm.) wide
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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