Elizabeth I carved oak tester bed
- Period
- Circa 1580 - 1600
- Origin
- West Country, England
- Dimensions
- W 68" × H 91 1/4" × D 89"
- Reference
- #Marh583
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Elizabeth I carved oak tester bed, the head board with two carved arcaded panels being flanked by three caryatid figures and two mythical birds, the upper frieze carved with flowery S-scolls. The tester carved with double heart motifs and guilloche with a huge centre panel of applied mouldings.
The two huge cup and cover carved posts with heavy gadroons and leafy bases. Restored.