American Classical Carved Mahogany Three Quarter Size Tall Post Bed

Circa 1840, mahogany, mahogany veneer, heavily carved posts with spiral twist acanthus leaves terminating in pineapple finials, the headboard with central fruit urn with scroll and rosette carving over two recessed panels on tall ring turned legs, with wood rails, bolts and conforming footboard with carved posts.

Headboard 82 x 55.25 in.

From the Estate of the Late Bette Hileman, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Finials are removable; veneer chips; two areas of loss to fruit urn carving; age appropriate wear.