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Victorian Double Size Brass and Iron Bedstead
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €1,346     $1,461
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Victorian Double Size Brass and Iron Bedstead

19th century
Description

Restored 4ft6 Victorian brass and iron bedstead with decorative brass castings, finished in satin black.

Ca 1880

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2 1/2" platform base.

Head Height: 57" - Foot Height: 42 1/2"

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
145cm (57.09")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Iron Bedstead to the 1880s.

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SA1212121
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19909
Description
Restored 4ft6 Victorian brass and iron bedstead with decorative brass castings, finished in satin black.

Ca 1880

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2 1/2" platform base.

Head Height: 57" - Foot Height: 42 1/2"

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
145cm (57.09")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Iron Bedstead to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212121
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19909
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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A Victorian double bedstead constructed from black-painted iron vertical spindles with top brass rails, brass finials, and central ornamental brass motifs.
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Archive I A Victorian double bedstead constructed from black-painted iron vertical spindles with top brass rails, brass finials, and central ornamental brass motifs.

Victorian Double Size Brass and Iron 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
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A Victorian double bedstead constructed from black-painted iron vertical spindles with top brass rails, brass finials, and central ornamental brass motifs.
Victorian Double Size Brass and Iron Bedstead
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A Victorian double bedstead constructed from black-painted iron vertical spindles with top brass rails, brass finials, and central ornamental brass motifs.
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Victorian brass and iron bedsteads feature a framework of painted cast or wrought iron combined with decorative brass components such as top rails, knops, and finials. Emerging in the mid-19th century, these designs offered a hygienic and sturdy alternative to traditional wooden frames.

These bedsteads were constructed using cast iron joints, wrought iron vertical spindles, and hollow or rolled brass tubing for decorative elements. The iron components were typically painted black, while brass accents were lacquered to prevent tarnishing.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast iron corner joints, often referred to as dovetail or cast brackets, rather than modern bolts or welds. Additionally, period brass components demonstrate hand-worked assembly and subtle natural oxidisation over time.

A period metal bed frame creates a focal point when layered with neutral linen bedding and crisp white sheets. Pairing the dark iron and polished brass with modern minimalist decor or subtle botanical wall coverings balances historic structure with contemporary design.

The iron frame should be wiped clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth and kept free of moisture to prevent rust formation. Brass elements can be cleaned with specialised brass polish, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals that might remove protective lacquers.
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