Red-stained Birch Pencil-post Tester Bed

Description:

Red-stained Birch Pencil-post Tester Bed, New England, c. 1795-1810, the flat tester above the peaked headboard joining tapering faceted head posts, with turned tapering foot posts ending in spade feet, original surface, ht. 75, wd. 43, lg. 72 in.
Estimate $600-800


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