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ID #SA1166428
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Extra Wide King Size Heals Victorian Iron and Brass Bedstead
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850

Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Extra Wide King Size Heals Victorian Iron and Brass Bedstead

19th century
Description

Heals unrestored 5ft6 Victorian iron and brass tapered post bedstead with brass makers label.

This bed can either be gently cleaned to retain the worn country house look or can be repainted in your choice of colour.

Head Height: 56" – Foot Height: 44"

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2" platform base.

The bed will accept a standard 5ft6 x 6ft6 (167cm x 200 cm) mattress.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
214cm (84.25")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bedstead to the 1870s.

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SA1166428
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17471
Description
Heals unrestored 5ft6 Victorian iron and brass tapered post bedstead with brass makers label.
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This bed can either be gently cleaned to retain the worn country house look or can be repainted in your choice of colour.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
fig 1. A Victorian painted iron and brass extra wide king size bedstead featuring vertical bars, brass top rails, brass ball finials, and caster feet.
fig 1. Extra Wide King Size Heals Victorian Iron and Brass Bedstead

Head Height: 56" – Foot Height: 44"

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2" platform base.

The bed will accept a standard 5ft6 x 6ft6 (167cm x 200 cm) mattress.

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

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
214cm (84.25")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bedstead to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166428
Dealers Internal Ref
17471
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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A Victorian painted iron and brass extra wide king size bedstead featuring vertical bars, brass top rails, brass ball finials, and caster feet.
Extra Wide King Size Heals Victorian Iron and Brass Bedstead
Ref: SA1166428
A Victorian painted iron and brass extra wide king size bedstead featuring vertical bars, brass top rails, brass ball finials, and caster feet.
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Victorian iron and brass bedsteads typically feature a framework of painted or enamelled iron vertical spindles topped with a brass rail and brass ball finials. Introduced during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, these designs offered hygienic and durable alternative frames to traditional timber beds.

These bedsteads were constructed using cast iron corner joints, wrought iron vertical rods, and hollow brass tubing. The iron components were cast or forged, while decorative brass caps, mounts, and top rails were attached to structural connection points.

Original pieces feature cast iron corner joints with dovetail fits, stamped maker marks or registration numbers, and authentic brass oxidisation. They also possess threaded iron castors and heavy iron side rails designed to slot into the headboard and footboard.

An antique metal bed frame can be styled by pairing crisp linen bedding in neutral tones with modern bedside lighting. The metallic contrast of iron and brass complements minimal painted walls as well as darker heritage colour schemes.

Painted iron surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and cleaned using mild water solutions if required. Brass components should be wiped clean without aggressive abrasive polishes to preserve original lacquered finishes or aged patina.
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