Prudent Mallard bed?
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Antique Furniture Attributions thread on victorianforum.com · started July 11, 2008 by Falcon75 · 5 posts, 6 image attachments · discussion in 2008.
Can anyone help me identify this bed? My wife and I bought it from and antique dealer in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1975. After unsuccessfully trying to buy it back from me at double its purchase price, the dealer indicated it was from the mid-19th century and came from the shop…
Can anyone help me identify this bed? My wife and I bought it from and antique dealer in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1975. After unsuccessfully trying to buy it back from me at double its purchase price, the dealer indicated it was from the mid-19th century and came from the shop of Prudent Mallard in New Orleans. I've done some internet investigation and there are certainly strong similarities between this bed and others attributed to Mallard. I'm looking for assistance with identification and/or confirmation. Thanks!
Falcon,
Do me a favor and pull the mattresses out and scour the inside of your footrail. See if you find "C.Lee"
John
Do me a favor and pull the mattresses out and scour the inside of your footrail. See if you find "C.Lee"
John
I'm almost sure you'll find "C. Lee" there, but even if you don't, my firm attribution will be Charles Lee.
Your bed is being sold this weekend at Neal Auction, you just don't know it ;)
Seemingly identical to yours and branded "C.Lee" - see here and read their attribution background.
And there is another marked one in the May 1997 Magazine Antiques on page 758. This is a match as well, but it is a 1/2 tester with some variation in bed posts and beveled headboard area.
Everyone attributes beds of that regional style with the finials having a ring of balls around them as Mallard. It was a regional thing and not unique to Mallard.
Congrats. You'll find out the value this weekend.
John
Your bed is being sold this weekend at Neal Auction, you just don't know it ;)
Seemingly identical to yours and branded "C.Lee" - see here and read their attribution background.
And there is another marked one in the May 1997 Magazine Antiques on page 758. This is a match as well, but it is a 1/2 tester with some variation in bed posts and beveled headboard area.
Everyone attributes beds of that regional style with the finials having a ring of balls around them as Mallard. It was a regional thing and not unique to Mallard.
Congrats. You'll find out the value this weekend.
John
Lightened up a couple of the Falcon pictures. If you look very closely there are some trim variations around the headboard, but largely the same.
Thanks so much for your quick responses. My wife and I have always taken great pride in the bed and we plan for it to be in our family for years and years to come. From a sentimental point of view, we have rightfully regarded it as our most valuable piece of furniture and its monetary value isn't particularly important to us. But the information you have so graciously provided only increases our appreciation. I am excited to learn more about Charles Lee, Prudent Mallard and the entire subject of 19th century furniture in New Orleans.
Once again, I deeply appreciate everyone's willingness to assist us!
Once again, I deeply appreciate everyone's willingness to assist us!