Antique American Maple Sheraton Canopy Bed

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Nice antique American country Sheraton maple canopy bed with curved canopy frame. The bed is still in its original size. … Read more Nice antique American country Sheraton maple canopy bed with curved canopy frame. The bed is still in its original size. It has not been altered. Obviously the front or foot posts are turned and spirally reeded while the head posts are turned but not reeded. This is because the curtains would be gathered at the head posts so they wouldnt be seen and the fancier, more expensive, foot post is what "visitors" would see. The bed has been refinished years ago. We had to replace the bed bolts and nuts for the rails because some were missing. Now they all match and the bed will come with the correct bed wrench to aid in assembly. Originally the "foundation" would have been rope and the feather mattress would be placed on top of this. Later when springs came into being angle irons were added to he rails to support the spring and the mattress. The angle irons were also removed and the previous owner just put a sheet of plywood on top of the rails and put a mattress on top of it. I dont recommend this. Angle irons are easy to come up with and are recommended. There are 2 bed bolt covers missing but when bed is hung with curtains you wont notice them. Minor wear to the finish consistent with use and age. Bed was made about 1825. The inside measurements of the bed, where the box spring and mattress go, are not consistent with modern mattress sizes. Inside the rails the opening is 48 1/2" wide and 72 1/2" long. The width is what today is known as a super single but the length is short. In other worlds a custom spring and mattress is needed for this bed. Overall the bed is 54 3/4" wide and 79" long and stands 82 1/2" tall to the top of the canopy. See less