Antiques, Sterling Silver, Art & Furniture
Lot 102:
Description
1840 Southern Plantation Walnut Tester Bed with Octagon Post and Full Tester. This bed was originally in the Tappan-Pillow House (National Historic Register) at 717 Poplar Street, Helena, Arkansas. The mansion was home to James C. Tappan, one of several Confederate Generals from Helena. Tappan graduated from Yale University in 1845. General Tappan studied law in Vicksburg and was admitted to the Mississippi bar in 1846. Tappan saw action at the Battle of Belmont and made repeated charges on the Hornet’s Nest at The battle of Shiloh. After the war Tappan was nominated for governor of Arkansas on two occasions. The home was used as headquarters for Union troops during their occupation. General William T. Sherman used the home as living quarters while he was in the area. This bed was acquired from the Tappan-Pillow House by Ken Robison and was part of the 1855 Annesdale (National Historic Register) Mansion Collection at 1325 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, TN. Measures 105 1/4" High X 901/4" Long X 84" wide. The mattress for this bed would measure 66" X 77". A full size mattress will fit this bed and leave approx. 4" on each side. The bed needs a custom mattress built. Condition – The bed is in the old finish and overall good condition and should need only some minor repairs.
Condition: Condition – The bed is in the old finish and overall good condition and should need only some minor repairs.
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