Very Fine and Rare Federal Carved Mahogany Marlboro-Foot Tester Bedstead, probably Rhode Island, circa 1780

Property from the Collection of Barbara and Arun Singh
Very Fine and Rare Federal Carved Mahogany Marlboro-Foot Tester Bedstead
probably Rhode Island
circa 1780

Height 88 in. by Width 60 in. by Depth 79 1/2 in.

Condition Report:
In overall very fine condition apparently retaining its original outer tester frame, headboard, foot facings, and a rich, dark early surface. There is an old crack in the proper left side rail. The added support retains a fine old color, indicating that it was added in the early 19th century. Lacking a number of rope tie buttons on rails and inner tester frame. Bed bolt covers are period but may be replacements. Accompanied with modern tester balances and skirt.

Provenance:
The Estate of Josephine Dawes;
Skinner's Bolton, Massachusetts, American Furniture & Decorative Arts, March 11, 2001, sale 2062, lot 147;
Marguerite Riordan, Stonington, Connecticut.