american-classical-mahogany-sleigh-bed
Lot 1205
American Classical Mahogany Sleigh Bed
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1840, mahogany veneer, matching scrolled headboard and footboard with book-matched mahogany veneer panels secured by two shaped scrolled hook-rails, stepped block feet.

Headboard 45 x 59.5 in.; it does appear to accommodate fit a full size mattress.

From the Estate of the late Elizabeth "Betsy" Buford and Dr. Donald Mathews, Raleigh, North Carolina

One notable piece of veneer loss to the edge of headboard; shrinkage to upper book-matched panels; veneer chips especially to rails; scuffs to the feet.