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Victorian King Size Brass Half Tester Bedstead
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €7,605     $8,255
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Victorian King Size Brass Half Tester Bedstead

19th century
Description

Wonderful 5ft ornate Victorian brass half tester bedstead, very impressive bedstead of the finest quality with cast brass fittings.

Ca. 1880

Head Height: 96" - Foot Height: 55"

Please note that the price includes cleaning and polishing of the brass and a high quality 2 1/2" platform base.

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
218.5cm (86.02")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Brass Half Tester Bed to the 1880s.

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SA1128919
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19294
Description
Wonderful 5ft ornate Victorian brass half tester bedstead, very impressive bedstead of the finest quality with cast brass fittings.

Ca. 1880

Head Height: 96" - Foot Height: 55"

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Please note that the price includes cleaning and polishing of the brass and a high quality 2 1/2" platform base.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
218.5cm (86.02")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Brass Half Tester Bed to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128919
Dealers Internal Ref
19294
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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Victorian king size brass half tester bedstead featuring decorative scrollwork, vertical spindles, fluted posts, and urn finials.
Victorian King Size Brass Half Tester Bedstead
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Victorian king size brass half tester bedstead featuring decorative scrollwork, vertical spindles, fluted posts, and urn finials.
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FAQs

A half tester bed is a style of bedstead featuring a canopy frame extending over only the head of the bed, rather than covering the entire length. Popular during the Victorian era, these beds often feature decorative brass or iron framework designed to support drapery.

Traditional half tester bedsteads are constructed primarily from tubular brass and iron frames, often incorporating cast brass decorative mouldings, castors, and iron side rails that slot securely into the headboard and footboard.

Authentic Victorian bedsteads typically feature heavy-gauge tubular brass, cast iron corner joints or dovetail fittings, ceramic or metal castors, and hand-chased decorative castings rather than lightweight modern metal stampings.

Balance the architectural brass framework by pairing the bedstead with crisp linen bedding, understated bedside lighting, and neutral wall tones, allowing the detailed metalwork to serve as the main focal point of the room.

Dust the metalwork regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive polishes or harsh chemical cleaners if the brass retains its original protective lacquer; unlacquered metal can be polished gently with dedicated metal cleaners.
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