Tester bed
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1630 - 1660
Materials
Oak
Measurements
205.5 cm (H); 143 cm (W); 208.5 cm (D)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Stoneacre, Kent
NT 863848
Summary
A joined oak four post bedstead, English, mid 16th century. With four faceted posts headed with tapered finials and collars, the head board with moulded rail and two pairs of carved gothic tracery panels incorporating stylised flower heads and lozenge motifs.
Marks and inscriptions
Embossed on base of feet: WOOD / BED