How should cast iron and brass bedsteads be maintained?

Keep the painted iron surfaces clean using a dry microfibre cloth, and apply a light coat of clear wax polish to the brass fittings to slow down natural oxidisation.

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Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds with Brass Decoration

Name: Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds with Brass Decoration
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1161753
Price: 2626 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Seventh Heaven

Description

A stunning matching pair of 19th-century Victorian single beds, each crafted from iron and finished in elegant black with polished brass accents. Measuring 3ft wide, these beds feature beautifully detailed castings, brass straight top rails and spherical knobs that showcase the period’s classic craftsmanship.

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either firm or sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

A PAIR OF BED BASES IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS BED.

Sprung bases, mattresses, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by Seventh Heaven.

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Physical Dimensions

Height

134cm (52.76")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

201cm (79.13")

Declaration

Seventh Heaven has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Beds to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1161753

Dealers Internal Reference

MP69

Dealers Notes

The price is for the bed frame and a firm bed base.

A sprung base, mattress, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by ourselves

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Tel 01691777622

email- sales@seventh-heaven.co.uk

Description

A stunning matching pair of 19th-century Victorian single beds, each crafted from iron and finished in elegant black with polished brass accents.

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Measuring 3ft wide, these beds feature beautifully detailed castings, brass straight top rails and spherical knobs that showcase the period’s classic craftsmanship.

Seventh Heaven

fig 1. A matching pair of black cast iron single bed frames featuring vertical spindles and polished brass top rails with decorative finials. — fig 1. Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds with Brass Decoration

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either firm or sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

A PAIR OF BED BASES IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS BED.

fig 2. A matching pair of black cast iron single bed frames featuring vertical spindles and polished brass top rails with decorative finials. — fig 2. Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds with Brass Decoration

Sprung bases, mattresses, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by Seventh Heaven.

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Physical Dimensions

Height

134cm (52.76")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

201cm (79.13")

Date of Manufacture

Seventh Heaven has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Beds to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1161753

Dealers Internal Ref

MP69

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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2013

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Victorian cast iron bedsteads became widespread in the mid-19th century as manufacturing techniques allowed for durable metal frames that offered a hygienic alternative to traditional timber bedsteads.

These bedsteads typically feature cast iron frame components combined with wrought iron vertical spindles, topped with turned brass rails, brass finials, and decorative cast collars.

Authentic period pieces feature drop-in iron side rails utilizing corner cast dovetail joints, heavy cast frame elements, and hand-turned brass fittings rather than modern threaded bolts.

A pair of single iron beds can be positioned side-by-side in a guest room or childrens bedroom, dressed with tailored linen bedding to balance the dark metalwork and polished brass details.

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Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds with Brass Decoration

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