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Incredibly Handsome All Brass Victorian King Size Bed
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Incredibly Handsome All Brass Victorian King Size Bed

19th century
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This absolutely stunning all brass king size bed is brimming with detail, lovely rod ends on all uprights and fabulously sturdy spindles in the foot end. The foot end also has two very attractive brass rings with cross detailing in the centre. Very attractive and matching finials, collars, knees, husks and feet.

Professionally restored with all joints checked for a solid and secure fit. The siderails have been adapted to be able to take slats or a bed base. Whole frame has been cleaned, tightened and restored to ensure full working order and sturdiness.

Head Height 161cm

Foot Height 117cm

Side Rail Height 45cm

Overall Width 153cm

Overall Length 218cm

Suitable for standard king size mattress 5’ x 6’6 / 150cm x 200cm

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 on a 2” bed base with our Bordeaux mattresses. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections to make a super king-sized mattress. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, national and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
218cm (85.83")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Bed Frame to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160308
Dealers Internal Reference
26/23
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Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Saturday by arrangement - please do get in contact to arrange a visit on a Saturday.

Description
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *
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This absolutely stunning all brass king size bed is brimming with detail, lovely rod ends on all uprights and fabulously sturdy spindles in the foot end.
Bedsteads

The foot end also has two very attractive brass rings with cross detailing in the centre. Very attractive and matching finials, collars, knees, husks and feet.

fig 1. A Victorian brass king-size bed frame featuring turned upright posts, urn finials, vertical decorative spindles, circular roundels, and original castors.
fig 1. Incredibly Handsome All Brass Victorian King Size Bed

Professionally restored with all joints checked for a solid and secure fit. The siderails have been adapted to be able to take slats or a bed base. Whole frame has been cleaned, tightened and restored to ensure full working order and sturdiness.

fig 2. A Victorian brass king-size bed frame featuring turned upright posts, urn finials, vertical decorative spindles, circular roundels, and original castors.
fig 2. Incredibly Handsome All Brass Victorian King Size Bed

Head Height 161cm

Foot Height 117cm

Side Rail Height 45cm

Overall Width 153cm

Overall Length 218cm

Suitable for standard king size mattress 5’ x 6’6 / 150cm x 200cm

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.

fig 3. A Victorian brass king-size bed frame featuring turned upright posts, urn finials, vertical decorative spindles, circular roundels, and original castors.
fig 3. Incredibly Handsome All Brass Victorian King Size Bed

The bed is photographed on a 2” bed base with our Bordeaux mattresses. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections to make a super king-sized mattress. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

fig 4. A Victorian brass king-size bed frame featuring turned upright posts, urn finials, vertical decorative spindles, circular roundels, and original castors.
fig 4. Incredibly Handsome All Brass Victorian King Size Bed

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, national and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
218cm (85.83")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Bed Frame to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160308
Dealers Internal Ref
26/23
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Bedsteads Profile Page

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Telephone 01275 464 114
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A Victorian brass king-size bed frame featuring turned upright posts, urn finials, vertical decorative spindles, circular roundels, and original castors.
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Brass bedsteads gained widespread popularity in the mid-to-late 19th century as a hygienic alternative to wooden frames, which were prone to harbouring pests. They were manufactured extensively in industrial centres such as Birmingham, offering ornate craftsmanship ranging from simple tubular designs to elaborate cast decorative motifs.

These bedsteads were constructed using hollow or solid brass tubing wrapped around iron armatures, combined with heavy cast iron corner joints and side rails. The decorative elements, including turnings, finials, and central rosettes, were cast from brass or stamped metal.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature heavy cast iron dovetailed corner blocks that connect the side rails to the headboard and footboard. They typically display hand-cut threads on bolts, natural oxidisation in unpolished crevices, and original brass castors fitted to the base of the posts.

A brass bed frame creates a strong focal point when styled with neutral linen bedding, layered textured wool throws, or rich velvet cushions. The metallic finish pairs equally well against deep-toned painted walls in dark academia schemes or crisp white plaster in modern country interiors.

Regular gentle dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth maintains the surface finish. Microcrystalline wax can be applied sparingly to preserve aged patina and prevent tarnish, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical finishes.
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