bed, four-poster
furniture maker: unknown; maker: Anthony Knight (Australian); upholsterer: Moonee Furnishings Pty Ltd (Australian, estab. Pre 1990);
circa 1800
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Description
bed, four-poster, of typical form with upholstered canopy, spiral turned tapering columns, carved headboard with phoenix-type carved decoration. The posts and rails turned and carved from (possibly) Indian teak or Cedar. Spiral design to the posts which terminate in tapering points and around which sit decorative, removable carved scrolls.
Maker and role
furniture maker: unknown
maker: Anthony Knight (Australian)
upholsterer: Moonee Furnishings Pty Ltd (Australian, estab. Pre 1990)
maker: Anthony Knight (Australian)
upholsterer: Moonee Furnishings Pty Ltd (Australian, estab. Pre 1990)
Production place
India
Production date
circa 1800
Media description
(possibly) Indian teak or Indian Cedar
Measurements
mattress 250 x 1900 x 1500 mm
height from floor to top of timber base 400
floor to top of mattress 650
height from floor to top of timber base 400
floor to top of mattress 650
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0036
TJC reference number
5029