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Large King Size Victorian Ornate Brass Bedstead
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for sale €4,388     $4,763
£3,750

Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Large King Size Victorian Ornate Brass Bedstead

19th century
Description

Unrestored exceptional quality 5ft6 Victorian ornate brass bedstead with cast brass fittings.

Head Height: 68" – Foot Height: 54"

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

This bed will accept a 5ft6 x 6ft6 (168 cm x 200 cm) wide mattress.

We stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
211cm (83.07")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Ornate Brass Bedstead to the Victorian era.

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SA1166662
Dealers Internal Reference
10299
Description
Unrestored exceptional quality 5ft6 Victorian ornate brass bedstead with cast brass fittings.

Head Height: 68" – Foot Height: 54"

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

This bed will accept a 5ft6 x 6ft6 (168 cm x 200 cm) wide mattress.

We stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
211cm (83.07")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Ornate Brass Bedstead to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166662
Dealers Internal Ref
10299
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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An ornate Victorian king-size brass bedstead featuring decorative sunburst metalwork, turned posts, finials, and a matching footboard.
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Archive I An ornate Victorian king-size brass bedstead featuring decorative sunburst metalwork, turned posts, finials, and a matching footboard.

Large King Size Victorian Ornate Brass Bedstead

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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
Location
The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wessexbeds
Verified Since May 2017
Items For Sale 147
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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An ornate Victorian king-size brass bedstead featuring decorative sunburst metalwork, turned posts, finials, and a matching footboard.
Large King size Victorian Ornate Brass Bedstead
Ref: SA1166662
An ornate Victorian king-size brass bedstead featuring decorative sunburst metalwork, turned posts, finials, and a matching footboard.
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  • ObjectBeds & Bedsteads
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSunburst motif, Barley twist spindles, Turned finials, Geometric framing
  • SizeH 172 cm (68 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 211 cm (83 in)

This large Victorian bedstead is constructed from brass and cast iron, finished in a bright gold colour. The design includes tall turned corner posts with decorative finials, a geometric metal frame, and central sunburst motifs set within the headboard and footboard. Additional details comprise vertical uprights interspersed with twisted barley twist spindles and cast brass fittings. The piece stands on small wheeled castors attached to the base of each leg. Measuring 172 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 211 cm deep, this unrestored king-size frame accepts a 168 cm by 200 cm mattress. The bedstead suits a master bedroom or guest room interior, serving as a focal point in period or traditional residential settings.

FAQs

Victorian brass bedsteads emerged during the nineteenth century as a hygienic alternative to wooden frames, featuring detailed metalwork, turned posts, decorative finials, and cast iron jointing.

Authentic period examples consist of heavy-gauge tubular brass or brass-sheathed iron frames connected by cast iron dovetail joints, finished with brass spindles and turned finials.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast iron side rails, tapered dovetail joint connectors, original wheel castors, and hand-assembled brass fittings rather than modern uniform welds.

Pair the warm metallic tone of the frame with crisp white linen bedding, neutral wall shades, and contrasting dark timber accent furniture to complement the detailed metalwork.

Dust unlacquered brass regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and polish sparingly with specialised metal cleaner, avoiding harsh chemical solvents that strip aged natural patination.
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