FEDERAL CANOPY BED ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HOOK In mahogany. Interesting construction of footboard, with sliding panels to hide bed bo...

FEDERAL CANOPY BED ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HOOK Salem, Massachusetts, Circa 1810

In mahogany. Interesting construction of footboard, with sliding panels to hide bed bolt holes. Reeded footboard posts with foliate carvings at tops and acanthus carvings at lower portions, indicative of Hook's work. Block legs end in Marlborough feet. Simple headboard with reverse-tapered posts. Original canopy frame with pink satin canopy. Height 95". Width between bolt holes 57". Length of rails 76". Includes bolts.

From a Michigan Collection.

Condition: Minor surface wear to finish. Headboard slightly loose. Some minor chipping near sliding bed bolt covers.

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