Object Description
This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian single four poster bed by Heal’s & Son of London, constructed of solid mahogany, with a Georgian design influence, circa 1910, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Single Four Poser Bed
• Circa: 1910
• Provenance: Heal’s & Son of London, England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Georgian style / influence
• UK Small Single Size mattress (3ft wide x 6ft 3” long)
• External bed frame dimensions: 4ft 0¼” Wide x by 6ft 11½” Long
• Single panel headboard
• Footboard rail
• Reeded tapering columns
• Protruding dentil cornice
• Original brass hanging rails for curtains
• Original “Vono” cast angle iron rails
• Original fittings to hold a sprung box base
• Removable wooden slats
• Dismantles into sections for easy access & transportation
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian single four poster bed by Heal’s & Son of London, constructed of solid mahogany, with a Georgian design influence, circa 1910, in excellent original condition.
This bed fits a standard UK single size mattress (3ft” wide x 6ft 3” long) and the mattress can be either situated on the wooden slats, or on a sprung box base instead. The single four poster bed retains its original “Vono” cast angle iron bed frame, with supports below, which are used to support a sprung box base – these can be removed if not required. The angle irons are united with four bolts, to secure the bed frame.
The design of the bed takes its influence from the Georgian period, with a protruding dentil cornice, which is supported by two tapering reeded columns at the front, and two square tapering posts at the headboard. The canopy retains its original brass curtain rails, which allows the Edwardian poster bed to be dressed with curtains.
The single four poster bed headboard comprises a single panel section with a moulded top rail and at the foot of the bed, there is an open footboard. The Georgian style four poster bed stands on four tapering block legs, terminating on spade feet.
This single four poster bed retains the original polish, which is why the bed boasts a rich brown mahogany colour and patination. It is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been stripped and re-polished. This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. It dismantles for easy transportation and we can provide good quality new mattresses if required.
Hisorty & Provenance:
Heal’s (“Heal and Son Ltd”) is a British furniture retail company comprising seven stores, selling a range of furniture, lighting and home accessories. In 2001, a guide published in association with the Victoria & Albert Museum wrote that for over two centuries Heal’s had been known for promoting modern design and for employing talented young designers.
The original Heal’s firm was established in 1810 as a feather-dressing business by John Harris Heal and his son.
In 1818, the business moved to Tottenham Court Road, London and expanded into bedding, bedstead and furniture manufacture and into retailing. By the end of the nineteenth century, it was one of the best-known furniture suppliers in London.[1]
In the early 20th century Heal’s was one of the first retailers to bring electric lighting to the British market. During the second world war the factory at Tottenham Court Road was converted to produce parachutes. Heal’s featured at the Festival of Britain in 1951 and in 1977 restored the banqueting table at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heal%27s and https://www.heals.com/heritage
External Dimensions:
External Height = 188cm / 74” / 6ft 2”
External length = 212cm / 83½” / 6ft 11½”
External width (Canopy) = 122.5cm / 48¼”/ 4ft 0¼”
Side rail height (excluding wooden slats) = 29.5cm / 11⅝”
Side rail height (including wooden slats) = 33.5cm / 13¼”
Mattress Dimensions:
Mattress length (max) = 190cm / 75” / 6ft 3”
Mattress width (slats) = 106cm / 41⅝” / 3ft 5⅝”
The photos show a standard UK single size mattress sitting on the bed. The bed will fit up to a 3ft 6” wide mattress if you prefer a slightly wider mattress – can supply custom size mattress (please enquire for a quote).
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian single four poster bed by Heal’s & Son of London, constructed of solid mahogany, with a Georgian design influence, circa 1910, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and bed frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The single four poster bed has been cleaned and wax-polished in our workshop, therefore the colour and patination are of an excellent standard. The Edwardian four poster bed is solid in joint and is ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
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International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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