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Handsome and Nicely Shaped King Size Victorian Low End Bed.
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Handsome and Nicely Shaped King Size Victorian Low End Bed.

1900 - 1920
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Description

* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

This incredibly attractive bed has lovely and unique shaping, the grid like shaping is connected by attractive castings, all in good detail. This bed has a lovely and lower height foot end, also with grid shaping, the foot end has three original brass discs which we have cleaned and highlighted.

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Little Greene’s Basalt, waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen. All joints checked for secure fit.

Head Height 122cm

Foot Height 69cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 154cm

Overall Length 212cm

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

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress or curtains). 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” base with our Canterbury mattress. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections. Please see our web site or email for 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
122cm (48.03")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
212cm (83.46")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Bedstead to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204588
Dealers Internal Reference
48/25
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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 incredibly attractive bed has lovely and unique shaping, the grid like shaping is connected by attractive castings, all in good detail.
Bedsteads

This bed has a lovely and lower height foot end, also with grid shaping, the foot end has three original brass discs which we have cleaned and highlighted.

fig 1. A Victorian style king size dark blue cast iron bedstead featuring decorative brass finials and a low footboard.
fig 1. Handsome and Nicely Shaped King Size Victorian Low End Bed.

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Little Greene’s Basalt, waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen. All joints checked for secure fit.

fig 2. A Victorian style king size dark blue cast iron bedstead featuring decorative brass finials and a low footboard.
fig 2. Handsome and Nicely Shaped King Size Victorian Low End Bed.

Head Height 122cm

Foot Height 69cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 154cm

Overall Length 212cm

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

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress or curtains). 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 style king size dark blue cast iron bedstead featuring decorative brass finials and a low footboard.
fig 3. Handsome and Nicely Shaped King Size Victorian Low End Bed.

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

fig 4. A Victorian style king size dark blue cast iron bedstead featuring decorative brass finials and a low footboard.
fig 4. Handsome and Nicely Shaped King Size Victorian Low End 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
122cm (48.03")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
212cm (83.46")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Bedstead to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204588
Dealers Internal Ref
48/25
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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

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A Victorian style king size dark blue cast iron bedstead featuring decorative brass finials and a low footboard.
Handsome and Nicely Shaped King Size Victorian Low End Bed.
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Victorian cast iron bedsteads emerged in the nineteenth century as a durable and hygienic alternative to wooden frames, featuring cast joints, tubular iron rails, and decorative detailings such as brass finials or low footends.

These beds were typically constructed using poured molten cast iron for the corner joints and decorative components, combined with wrought iron or steel tubing for the main framework and polished brass fittings.

Original pieces feature heavy cast iron corner joints known as dovetail lugs, hand-poured casting marks, threaded brass finials, and substantial overall weight compared to modern reproduction steel frames.

Pair the frame with crisp white linen bedding, textured wool throws, and neutral bedroom decor to allow the structured ironwork and brass details to function as an architectural focal point.

Wipe metal surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, treat exposed brass accents with specialist brass polish, and touch up chipped paintwork with suitable metal enamel to prevent oxidisation.
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