A few examples of appraisal values for
TESTER BED

• A JACOBEAN STYLE OAK TESTER BEDA
  A JACOBEAN STYLE OAK TESTER BEDA Jacobean style oak tester bedincorporating antique and later elementsheight 90in (229cm); width 72in (183cm); depth 92in (234cm) Provenance:The collection of Joe and Madalyn Farley, London.Property
• STATELY KING SIZE CHINOISERIE
  STATELY KING SIZE CHINOISERIE FOUR POSTER BED LX Rossi (American 21st century), stately king size four poster tester bed, having a deep chocolate brown lacquer Sanssouci finish with gilt chinoiserie decoration, and blue Chinese dragon tufted upholstered headboard, with a manufacturer's tag to the back. Provenance: Acquired from Ainsworth-Noah, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: h. 126", w. 86", d. 91"; internal w. 78.25", d. 83.5".
• A 19th C. Federal tester bed with
  A 19th C. Federal tester bed with canopy, four turned and stained maple posts with a shaped headboard. No mattress or boxspring 80”H x 77”L x 56”W overall Condition: fitted with cross cables for stability, average wear and signs of use CT Transfer Fee $50
• ALBERTO GIACOMETTI STYLE GILT
  ALBERTO GIACOMETTI STYLE GILT IRON TESTER BED Mid 20th c., with 'Tete de Femme' finials and quilted cotton upholstered headboard, fits queen size mattress, unmarked, 105"h x 82"l x 63"w
• HENREDON 'VILLANDRY" FRENCH STYLE
  HENREDON 'VILLANDRY" FRENCH STYLE HALF-TESTER BEDHenredon "Villandry" French style half-tester bed, 20thc., in a walnut finish, having canopy with foliate and scrollwork carving, two lights to interior, paneled back, curved posts to footboard, rising on cabriole legs with whorl feet to footboard, retaining maker's tag, approx 88.75"h, exterior: 68.75"w, 86"d, interior: 62.25"w, 82.75"d
• GEORGE III CREAM AND POLYCHROME
  GEORGE III CREAM AND POLYCHROME PAINTED TESTER BED WITH EMBROIDERED SILK HEADBOARD AND BOLSTERTogether with a modern matching tester bed. 7 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. x 6 ft. 5 in. Condition In generally good overall condition with minor age splits, old repairs, chips to the painted surface. Velcro on the mattress frame. Structurally sound. Wear and very slight staining to the silk headboard and bolster. The later bed is now complete with similar issues to earlier constructed bed. Nicely painted, charming models. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• FINE GEORGE III STYLE CARVED
  FINE GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY TESTER BED9 ft. 5 in. x 6 ft. 1 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. (outside); 6 ft. 4 1/2 in. x 5 ft. 10 1/2 in. (interior). Condition In good overall condition with scuffing to the mahogany and minor wear to the painted surface. Will require a custom-made mattress. The frame is structurally sound.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND PAINTED
  GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND PAINTED TESTER BED7 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. x 6 ft. 11 in. (overall); 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. (interior). Condition In good overall condition with losses to the painted cornice and scuffing and nicks to the mahogany frame. Raised on wooden casters, sound frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED WOOD AND
  GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED WOOD AND UPHOLSTERED TESTER BED10 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. Interior dimension 6 ft. 1/2 in. x 4 ft. 2 1/2 in. Condition This is absolutely wonderful in person. Minor nicks and scuffing with minor losses to the carving. Repaired age splits. Upholstery in good overall condition with minor wear. Structurally sound, impressive scale and charming. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY AND
  CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY AND BROWN PAINTED TESTER BED6 ft. 8 3/4 in. x 6 ft. 10 i n. x 4 ft. 10 in. (overall), 72 x 52 in. (interior). Note: This lot is available for preview offsite. Please make an appointment to view. Condition The bed has been adapted, the front and back are likely associated. Remains of fabric on the posts of the headboard. Typical nicks, scuffing and wear throughout. There are numerous age cracks and a replacement on the back left post, the largest being approximately 11 in. Numerous losses to the Leaf-tip carving on the cornice. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• CLASSICAL-STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY
  CLASSICAL-STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY TESTER BEDAmerican Classical-Style Carved Mahogany Tester Bed, 20th c., flared tester, posts with acanthus and foliate lobed carving, paneled headboard, h. 93 1/2 in., l. 77 in., w. 54 in.
• AMERICAN ROCOCO CARVED MAHOGANY
  AMERICAN ROCOCO CARVED MAHOGANY HALF TESTAmerican Rococo Carved Mahogany Half Tester Bed, 19th c., New Orleans, serpentine bead molded tester, cluster column posts, vluted scrolled paneled headboard centered with cabochon crest, shaped rails, mosquito net extensions, h. 118 1/2 in., l. 72 in., w. 64 in.
• Large Carved Oak Panel, early
  Large Carved Oak Panel, early 17th century the central figural term flanked by arched panels carved with roses and other decorative devices, probably from a tester bed or overmantle 26 x 44.5 in — 66 x 113 cm
• FINE CLASSICAL CARVED PLANTATION
  FINE CLASSICAL CARVED PLANTATION TESTER BED. First half of the 19th C. plantation bed, made for the Southern market, in fine Cuban mahogany, heavily carved with island motifs such as fruit basket, acanthus and vine carvings, signed in several places, J. Rogers, with original tester, 100”H x width inside rails 56”W.
• Rare American Late Victorian
  Rare American Late Victorian Cast-Iron and Tubular Brass Half-Tester Bedstead, fourth quarter 19th century, the footboard with cast lions\' heads and other ornate castings throughout, h. 92\", w. 54\", l. 80\".
• American Renaissance Revival Walnut
  American Renaissance Revival Walnut Two-Piece Bedroom Suite, third quarter 19th century, consisting of a high-back half-tester bed, h. 102\", w. 61-1/2\", l. 74-1/2\", and a matching drop-center marble-top dresser, h. 92\", w. 42\", d. 18\".
• George III Mahogany Tester Bed,
  George III Mahogany Tester Bed, 19th century, the tester supported by turned and reeded bulbous columns joined by box rails and ending in block feet, h. 85\", inside w. 45\", l. 69\", outside w. 56-1/2\", l. 75-1/2\".
• RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CHILD'S
  RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CHILD'S TESTER BEDRenaissance Revival mahagony child's tester bed, tapered posts with stepped cornice tester, the headboard with shaped rail over spindle rails, the remaining three sides with spindle rails. Custom mattress included. 87" H x 48" W x 68" L. Provenance: Acquired in Atlanta, GA area. Condition: Retains the original slat bottom. Overall general wear with some scratching noted to inner rail area, a couple of spindles are upside down. Velcro applied to inner rails, most likely for bed skirt.
• FEDERAL FOUR POST TESTER BED66"
  FEDERAL FOUR POST TESTER BED66" high, 55" wide, 76" long. Finish wear, loss, alligatoring, small edge nicks and losses.
• ROSEWOOD FULL TESTER BEDRosewood
  ROSEWOOD FULL TESTER BEDRosewood Full Tester Bed Condition: Please Email for a detailed condition report.
• CARVED MAHOGANY ACANTHUS
  CARVED MAHOGANY ACANTHUS SHERATON/EMPIRE TESTER BED: Antique Mahogany tester bed having carved Acanthus leaf & fluted supports. Raised on diminishing fluted legs and turned feet. Approx. 88.5'' h x 82'' l x 60'' w. CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use.
• An oak tester bed, early 17th
  An oak tester bed, early 17th Century elements and later, with moulded and foliate carved canopy, the inlaid frieze decorated with foliage and snarling lion masks, the headboard carved with scrolling serpents, flutes, foliage and lunettes divided by panelled caryatids, the front posts of baluster fluted form, 152cm wide x 236cm high
• A pair of William IV carved
  A pair of William IV carved mahogany tester bed posts, boldly carved and of large proportions, 228cm high
• A George III style tester bed, with
  A George III style tester bed, with reeded mahogany end columns, to take a mattress approx. 196cm x 165cm, hung with drapes, overall size 223cm long, 197cm wide, 239cm high
• WELL-CARVED RENAISSANCE REVIVAL
  WELL-CARVED RENAISSANCE REVIVAL TESTER BEDRenaissance Revival four-poster bed, 19th c., painted canopy with Cupid, supported by fluted and twist columns, headboard and footboard with split pediment, shield cartouche, lower frame and rails carved with grotesque masks, foliate scrolls, rising on square feet, exterior: approx 112"h, 82"l, 52"w, interior: approx 72"l, 46"w
• ELABORATELY CARVED MOROCCAN CEDAR
  ELABORATELY CARVED MOROCCAN CEDAR TESTER BEDElaborately carved cedar four-poster bed, hand carved by Fath Allah Hiani, Marrakech, Morocco, 2008-2009, having shaped border over paneled canopy, with carved foliates and running ornamentation, extending drop spindles, arcaded headboard, decorated in arabesques, rising on four turned columns, ending on onion feet, assembled: approx 92"h, 84"l, 63"w, platform size (measured within corner posts): approx 74"l, 53"w **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
• 19TH C. PRUDENT MALLARD WALNUT HALF
  19TH C. PRUDENT MALLARD WALNUT HALF TESTER BED Prudent Mallard (American 1809-1879), Victorian era New Orleans market Rococo Revival walnut and mahogany poster bed, third quarter 19th century, having a serpentine half tester and headboard with foliate carving centering on a cartouche, wooden side rails, and low footboard with acanthus carving, rising on turned feet, marked "From/P. Mallard/Manufacturer/67 Royal St./No.". Approximate dimensions: overall h. 116", w. 73", d. 90"; interior w. 62.5", d. 75".
• An Adam Style Painted and Parcel
  An Adam Style Painted and Parcel Gilt King-Size Tester Bed 20th Century Height 95 x width 88 x depth 93 inches. Property from the Louis F. Swift House Designed by Howard van Doren Shaw, Lake Forest, Illinois
• A Contemporary Painted Tester Bed
  A Contemporary Painted Tester Bed 20th Century Height 100 x width 65 1/2 x depth 87 inches. Property from the Estate of Nicholas Peay, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
• A French Provincial Style Walnut
  A French Provincial Style Walnut Tester Bed 20th Century Height 84 x width 64 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank McIntosh, Greenport, New York
• LEONARD’S FULL-SIZE TESTER BED
  LEONARD’S FULL-SIZE TESTER BED AND A TRUNDLE BED 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT APPROX. 68”. WIDTH 56”. TAKES A 54” MATTRESS.LEONARD'S FULL-SIZE TESTER BED AND A TRUNDLE BED, 20th Century, Both in maple. Tester bed with reeded and acanthus-carved posts. Leonard's stamped mark on back of headboard. Includes canopy top, rails and bolts. Dimensions: Height approx. 68". Width 56". Takes a 54" mattress.
• AMERICAN CLASSICAL MAHOGANY TALL
  AMERICAN CLASSICAL MAHOGANY TALL POST TESTER BED Circa 1840, mahogany veneer, white pine secondary, ogee molded tester, bold tapered octagonal posts with ogee caps, raised panel head-board, scrolled footboard, repeating ogee cap feet; conforming scrolled rails with applied rope-twist edge; with bolts.
• GEORGE III MAHOGANY CARVED TALL
  GEORGE III MAHOGANY CARVED TALL POST TESTER BED Early 19th century, foot posts with turned and reeded columns with acanthus carving, head posts are ring turned with inset arched paneled headboard, with rails and later tester.
• HENKEL HARRIS MAHOGANY FOUR POST
  HENKEL HARRIS MAHOGANY FOUR POST TESTER BED Branded and labeled, finish no. 29, urn turned finials, vasiform ring turned posts, arched head board, together with tester and bed rails.
• CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY FULL
  CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY FULL SIZE TESTER BED Circa 1800, turned and tapered tall posts, shaped single board head panel, simple foot rail raised on four well developed and carved acanthus leaf knees on ball and claw feet.
• FEDERAL MAHOGANY TALL POST TESTER
  FEDERAL MAHOGANY TALL POST TESTER BED Early 19th century, three-quarter size, four fully turned tall posts featuring an upper turned ring and a reeded urn, square leg with light wood line inlay and stylized beehive above escutcheon, marlboro foot, the headboard with inset arched panel together with acorn finials, tester frame, bolts and side rails.