possibly North Carolina, early 19th century, turned and reeded posts with acanthus and waterleaf carving, brass capped feet, 89-1/2 x 58 x 83 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's New York, NY, "Important Americana", January 15, 2004, lot 505, $7,200; The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina

Note: Accompanied by note detailing family history. Summarized by Sotheby's in 2004 "the bedstead was owned by Christopher Dudley (father of Governor Dudley) who was elected to the Senate from Onslow in 1801 & 1818, and who died in 1827, or 1828. At his sale this property was purchased by Lotte Humphrey, Senior, who was at that time a very wicked man, but who, by the grace of God, was converted and became a wonderful Baptist preacher. This bedstead was then purchased from him by Susan Cox, about 1830, and has been constantly in use in the family to the present time. Susan Cox, departed this life at the residence of her daughter M.E. Loftin in the town of Kinston, N.C. on the 14th day of August 1877 - aged 83 years. 11mos. & 16 days."