Dramatic Four-Piece American Rococo Revival Rosewood and Marble-Top Bed Set

third quarter 19th century, probably Baltimore, Maryland, consisting of a high-back bedstead, with a triple-panel headboard and elaborate pierced and scrolled crest, h. 98", inside w. 68-1/2", l. 81", outside w. 72", l. 97", a marble-top dressing bureau, h. 100", w. 54", d. 25-1/2", a marble-top washstand, h. 40", w. 40", d. 21", and an associated marble-top half commode, h. 32-1/2", w. 22-1/2", d. 19".
Provenance: This bedroom suite was purchased in 1932 at the Bankruptcy Liquidation Sale of the Washingtonian Hotel by John W. Staggers. He was a prominent supreme court attorney and this set remained at his "Oaklands" family estate, outside of Baltimore. This unique bedroom suite was part of the furnishings of the Presidential Suite in the Washingtonian Hotel, located across from the White House. It is believed that president Abraham Lincoln lodged in this Presidential Suite during the Civil War from time to time for security reasons. This suite had hence become known as Lincoln's "other bedroom suite". References: Washington Times and The Washington Post.

The bed is in fine condition. No apparent damage, repairs, or missing elements. The marble top dresser has an old hairline crack to the marble top near the right front corner. No signs of damage to the dresser. The wooden knobs are a later addition. The washstand has three old hairline cracks to the top as well as scattered stains. Lacking two carved brackets to the lower corners of the center opening. The wooden knobs are later additions. The marble top half commode was added to the set at a later date. Stains to the marble top. Part of the carved keyhole is missing. The finish on all the pieces is very good.