Foot post
Atherton
Category
Furniture
Date
1780 - 1810
Materials
Mahogany and metal
Measurements
2050 x 90 x 90 mm
Order this imageCollection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 930923.2.2
Summary
One of two turned mahogany foot posts, one marked 'Atherton' (believed to be .ii), moulding around the base, top spike, and castors, .ii incised 'VI' and 'VIII'. Part of a single fourposter bed. Bevelled panels cover bolt holes on the outer-facing sides.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
VI; VIII (incised at point of intersection with end and side rails)
Makers and roles
Atherton, maker