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Victorian Double Size Brass Bedstead
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Victorian Double Size Brass Bedstead

19th century
Description

Unrestored fine quality 4ft6 Victorian brass bedstead with brass woven mesh panels und cast brass decorated bell flowers and foliate swags.

The bed will accept a standard 4ft6 x 6ft3 ( 137 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

Head Height: 54" - Foot Height: 38"

Ca 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
214cm (84.25")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Double Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209441
Dealers Internal Reference
19823
Description
Unrestored fine quality 4ft6 Victorian brass bedstead with brass woven mesh panels und cast brass decorated bell flowers and foliate swags.

The bed will accept a standard 4ft6 x 6ft3 ( 137 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

Head Height: 54" - Foot Height: 38"

Ca 1890

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
214cm (84.25")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Double Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209441
Dealers Internal Ref
19823
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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Victorian double size brass bedstead featuring woven mesh panels adorned with cast floral swag and garland motifs on the headboard and footboard.
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Archive I Victorian double size brass bedstead featuring woven mesh panels adorned with cast floral swag and garland motifs on the headboard and footboard.

Victorian Double Size Brass Bedstead

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Victorian double size brass bedstead featuring woven mesh panels adorned with cast floral swag and garland motifs on the headboard and footboard.
Victorian Double Size Brass Bedstead
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Victorian double size brass bedstead featuring woven mesh panels adorned with cast floral swag and garland motifs on the headboard and footboard.
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Victorian brass bedsteads originated in mid-to-late nineteenth-century Britain and Europe, featuring tubular brass framing, cast joints, and decorative infill panels or spindles. Designed during an era focused on improved bedroom hygiene, metal frames replaced heavy wooden upholstery to reduce dust and pests while offering ornate metalwork options.

These bedsteads typically combine hollow rolled brass tubing, cast brass ornamental drapes or finials, and an internal iron skeleton. The side rails and internal structural supports were constructed from heavy cast iron to ensure rigid stability.

Authentic pieces feature cast iron corner joints with dovetail or slot mechanisms that slide together without modern bolts. Look for seamless metal casting on decorative mounts, evidence of aged lacquer or natural oxidisation, and heavy structural weight.

Balance the metallic frame by dressing the bed with crisp, neutral linen or textured wool throws. Pairing the bedstead with simple timber bedside tables or contemporary wall lighting prevents the scheme from feeling overly modern or excessively period-focused.

Clean the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive metal polishes, as these can strip original protective lacquers and alter the natural aged patina of the metal.
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