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Victorian Double Size Half Tester Brass Bedstead
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €5,727     $6,217
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Victorian Double Size Half Tester Brass Bedstead

19th century
Description

Exhibition quality Victorian double size half tester brass bedstead with superb cast brass fittings and adorned with mother of pearl inserts.

Head Height: 96" - Foot Height: 53 1/2"

Currently unrestored but has a lovely mellow original patina and can be either very gently cleaned to retain this or be repolished to a more shiny finish if required.

Please note that the price includes restoration, a high quality 2” platform base and reupholstery of the head end in calico but does NOT include the cost of the new fabric or carry out work for the new fabric, studs etc.

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

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
205cm (80.71")
Declaration

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

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SA1209447
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17715
Description
Exhibition quality Victorian double size half tester brass bedstead with superb cast brass fittings and adorned with mother of pearl inserts.

Head Height: 96" - Foot Height: 53 1/2"

“
Currently unrestored but has a lovely mellow original patina and can be either very gently cleaned to retain this or be repolished to a more shiny finish if required.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
fig 1. Victorian double size brass half tester bedstead featuring ornate floral cresting, urn finials, and reeded posts.
fig 1. Victorian Double Size Half Tester Brass Bedstead

Please note that the price includes restoration, a high quality 2” platform base and reupholstery of the head end in calico but does NOT include the cost of the new fabric or carry out work for the new fabric, studs etc.

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

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

Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
205cm (80.71")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1209447
Dealers Internal Ref
17715
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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Victorian double size brass half tester bedstead featuring ornate floral cresting, urn finials, and reeded posts.
Victorian Double Size Half Tester Brass Bedstead
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Victorian double size brass half tester bedstead featuring ornate floral cresting, urn finials, and reeded posts.
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FAQs

A half tester bedstead is a 19th-century bed design featuring a short canopy extending from the headboard over the top portion of the mattress. Popular during the Victorian era, these frames were engineered to support drapery to reduce draughts and provide privacy.

Authentic period bedsteads typically combine heavy cast brass tubing or brass-sheathed iron with cast iron joints and corner cleats. Decorative elements often incorporated porcelain accents, turned brass finials, and stamped brass scrollwork.

Genuine period pieces feature cast iron dovetail joints on the side rails, hand-threaded bolts, and noticeable weight due to solid metal construction. Stamped manufacturer marks or registration diamonds are frequently located near the corner joints.

Balance the substantial metal frame by dressing the bed in crisp, neutral linen or cotton textiles. Drape light silk or sheer fabric over the upper frame to highlight the architectural height without overpowering contemporary room proportions.

Maintain the original patina by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a light coat of natural beeswax polish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive metal polishes, which can remove protective lacquer or strip historic surface aging.
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