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Four poster bed, part of
one of four early 16th century turned posts belonging to Sir Rhys ap Thomas bedstead, profusely carved with heraldic motifs surrounded by decorative patterns including: various Tudor rose motifs, a figure of a bearded man dressed in 16th century costume (possibly Sir Rhys), a Tudor rose within a crowned shield, three ravens (the arms of Sir Rhys) enclosed within the Garter and the famous motto 'honny soit quy mal y pence'; joined to the top of the post above is a decorative turned surmount of a lighter coloured wood with carved leaves and at the bottom of the post is added a corner cornice and heavy square section leg and foot with some motif carvings, all probably late 19th century additions
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F00.3.6
Measurements
Depth
(cm): 23
Length
(cm): 225
Width
(cm): 23.5
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