Antique four poster BED, - c1850 Classical Empire, - Alabama provenance, - highest grade fiddle-back mahogany, - “#625” on inside post / corners, - scalloped arch crest and double paneled headboard, - octagon tapered post, - turned acorn finials, - excellent untouched crazed surface and finish, - original bolts and castors. - these beds were originally offered with canopy strips or full ogee tester frames (not included on this bed). 96.5” tall (w/castors), 64” wide, 82” long. to outside of rails- 60.5” wide, 77” long. For mattress to set on top of rails. Condition - solid, excellent original finish (shows crazing), age split on one footboard post.             dn69 - This appears to be related to a group of canopy and low post beds I have found in several Alabama mid 19th century homes over the last many years. They are all numbered as this one. Many are recorded on my Pinterest page > Circa 19th Century > Empire > Bed - Provenance - original ownership by Judge WC Oliver (1816-1893), Eutaw, Alabama 1840 Oliver-Scott home (expanded c1850s by WC Oliver) & one-room law office (c1850s). > son, Willian Bacon “Buck” Oliver (1867-1948) > 1990, sold at auction in Birmingham, AL > 1990, home in Greensboro > 2026, selling by Antiques, Circa 19th Century, Nevin Heller. --------------------------------------- - Shipping - Blanket-wrap shipping for 400 depending on location.                   - Please contact for shipping quote to your location.                   - Local pickup available.

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Selection of items from local estates. - I am located on the Alabama/Florida state line (near Pensacola in Northwest Florida).  You may arrange for personal pickup.  I am 250 miles from/between Atlanta, GA and New Orleans, LA, 180 miles south of Birmingham, AL ---------------------------------------