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Pair of Late Victorian Hoskins & Sewell Single Size Brass Bedsteads
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Pair of Late Victorian Hoskins & Sewell Single Size Brass Bedsteads

19th century
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Restored pair of 3ft3 fine quality Late Victorian brass bedsteads by Hoskins & Sewell.

These beds have been gently cleaned to preserve the original mellow patina.

Could be pushed together to make an Emperor size bed.

Ca 1890

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

Head Height: 56" - Foot Height: 40 1/2"

The beds will accept 3ft3 x 6ft3 (99 cm x 190 cm) mattresses.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated these Victorian Brass Single Bedsteads to the 1890s.

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SA1225796
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20142
Description
Restored pair of 3ft3 fine quality Late Victorian brass bedsteads by Hoskins & Sewell.

These beds have been gently cleaned to preserve the original mellow patina.

Could be pushed together to make an Emperor size bed.

fig 1. A pair of late Victorian brass single bedsteads featuring vertical spindles with turned detailing and curved top rails.
fig 1. Pair of Late Victorian Hoskins & Sewell Single Size Brass Bedsteads

Ca 1890

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

Head Height: 56" - Foot Height: 40 1/2"

The beds will accept 3ft3 x 6ft3 (99 cm x 190 cm) mattresses.

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

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated these Victorian Brass Single Bedsteads to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225796
Dealers Internal Ref
20142
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Archive I A pair of late Victorian brass single bedsteads featuring vertical spindles with turned detailing and curved top rails.

Pair of Late Victorian Hoskins & Sewell Single Size Brass Bedsteads

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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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A pair of late Victorian brass single bedsteads featuring vertical spindles with turned detailing and curved top rails.
Pair of Late Victorian Hoskins & Sewell Single Size Brass Bedsteads
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A pair of late Victorian brass single bedsteads featuring vertical spindles with turned detailing and curved top rails.
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Victorian brass bedsteads became prominent in the mid-to-late 19th century as cast metal fabrication replaced traditional wooden frames for improved hygiene and durability. Typically manufactured with decorative turned spindles, tubular rails, and cast iron joinery, these pieces featured distinctive architectural forms and polished metal finishes.

Late Victorian bedsteads were typically constructed using drawn brass tubing over iron cores or solid cast brass spindles mounted onto cast iron angle frames. The corner joints relied on cast iron dovetail brackets, known as chill mounts, which slotted together securely without requiring threaded bolts.

Authentic pieces produced by Hoskins & Sewell often feature stamped manufacturer brass plaques or stamped cast iron chill mounts bearing the makers name or registration marks. Additional indicators include hand-cast brass spindles, heavy cast iron corner joints, and original porcelain or brass castors.

A pair of antique brass bedsteads works well in a guest bedroom or twin room dressed with neutral linen bedding to highlight the warm metal tones. Pairing the metal frames with minimalist nightstands or contemporary wall art creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve the finish, wipe brass bedsteads regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes if the original lacquer is present, and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the metal from oxidisation and tarnishing.
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