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King Size Exhibition Quality Victorian Brass Half Tester Bedstead
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €11,115     $12,065
£9,500

Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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King Size Exhibition Quality Victorian Brass Half Tester Bedstead

19th century
Description

Restored king size Exhibition quality Victorian brass half tester bedstead with crown Derby "Imari Pattern" Type ceramic fittings.

Ca 1870

Head Height: 103" – Foot Height: 56"

Absolutely stunning and rare bedstead of the finest quality with cast brass fittings.

By repute was purchased from Harrods Antique Dept.

The bed has been gently cleaned and polished to preserve the lovely patina.

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

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
262cm (103.15")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Tester Bed to the 1870s.

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SA1209228
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18200
Description
Restored king size Exhibition quality Victorian brass half tester bedstead with crown Derby "Imari Pattern" Type ceramic fittings.

Ca 1870

Head Height: 103" – Foot Height: 56"

Absolutely stunning and rare bedstead of the finest quality with cast brass fittings.

fig 1. An antique Victorian king-size brass half tester bedstead featuring turned posts, decorative porcelain mounts, and an elevated canopy frame structure.
fig 1. King Size Exhibition Quality Victorian Brass Half Tester Bedstead

By repute was purchased from Harrods Antique Dept.

The bed has been gently cleaned and polished to preserve the lovely patina.

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

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

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

Height
262cm (103.15")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Tester Bed to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209228
Dealers Internal Ref
18200
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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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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An antique Victorian king-size brass half tester bedstead featuring turned posts, decorative porcelain mounts, and an elevated canopy frame structure.
King size Exhibition Quality Victorian Brass Half Tester Bedstead
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FAQs

A half tester bedstead is characterised by a canopy projection extending over the headboard section rather than the entire frame, historically designed to suspend drapes or curtains for thermal insulation.

These bedsteads typically combine heavy cast iron corner joints with seamless brass outer tubing, assembled using threaded steel rods and accented with cast brass or ceramic fittings.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast iron frame lugs with manufacturer foundry marks, thick-gauge brass casing, and hand-painted porcelain or cast brass decorative mounts.

Modern styling pairs the metal framework with minimalist neutral textiles, allowing the structural vertical lines and architectural canopy height to serve as an anchor point.

Unlacquered brass requires light dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and occasional metal polish, whereas lacquered surfaces should only be wiped clean to preserve the protective seal.
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