It was listed by Bedsteads. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Bedsteads has dated this piece to the 1900s.
All original brass spindle supports, brass faces, collars, knees and knobs have been lightly cleaned to preserve naturally aged patina. Original porcelain castors.
The frame has been professionally rested with rails extended to support modern king size mattress 150cm x 200cm /5' x 6'6". The frame has also been shot blasted prior to carefully distressed hand paint finish in Little Greene paint company bone china blue with undertones of purple. This perfectly tones with the decoration in the spindles. A very handsome centre piece for a bedroom.
Head Height 156cm
Foot Height 116cm
Side Rail Height 40cm
Overall Width 158cm
Overall Length 218cm
Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress).
As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height. The bed is photographed with a 2" platform top base. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or e mail for full specifications and prices.
Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.
We can arrange both national and international delivery. Please send post code for quotation.
Bedsteads has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Specialist in antique beds
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Bedsteads Profile Page
Spectacular Victorian Brass and Iron Kingsize Bed with Porcelain Details
