Description: High style two piece Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian
bedroom suite. Both bed and dresser have an arch crest with a large carved
cartouche in the middle, shaped raised burled panels, and carvings on the
ends. The center cartouche on the headboard has some minor restoration (see
photo). A similar lovely raised satinwood faced panel with incised
carvings on each side, adorns the curved footboard, each side rail, and the
front of each of the graduated drawers. The head board has an arched burled
panel in the middle and a carved finial on each side post. The rails have
super high returns on the end that meets the headboard. The dresser has
raised burled panels, carvings and candle cups on each side of the original
mirror. The mirror has the "diamond dust" - a charming feature of an old
mirror. Two small jewelry drawers attach to the mirror and sit on top of
the original white marble. The top drawer of the chest has a birds eye
maple divided interior (see photo) - a sure sign of quality! There is a
secret drawer in the base. This suite retains most of the original gilt
decoration that truly enhances its' beauty. This has the attributes of an
exceptional bedroom suite without being overly massive!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions Bed: 77"H x (58"W x 77"D between the rails - this is between full
and queen size)
Dimensions Dresser: 91"H x 51"W x 23.5"D
Finish: Good original finish with original gilt decoration
Price: $6250.00 ON SALE: $3950.00 Two Pieces!
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