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King Size James Shoolbread & Co. Victorian Arts & Crafts Brass Bedstead
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
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King Size James Shoolbread & Co. Victorian Arts & Crafts Brass Bedstead

19th century
Description

Large King size superb quality Victorian Arts and Crafts influenced brass bedstead with cast brass fittings by James Shoolbred &Co.

Ca 1880

Head Height: 60" – Foot Height: 47"

With makers brass label to the foot end.

It will be either gently cleaned and polished to preserve the lovely aged mellow patina of the brass or can be polished to a more shiny finish if required.

Please note that the price includes restoration and a new upholstered platform base.

This bed will accept a 5ft6 x 6ft6 (168 cm x 200 cm) wide mattress.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
211cm (83.07")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1239930
Dealers Internal Reference
17953
Description
Large King size superb quality Victorian Arts and Crafts influenced brass bedstead with cast brass fittings by James Shoolbred &Co.

Ca 1880

Head Height: 60" – Foot Height: 47"

With makers brass label to the foot end.

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It will be either gently cleaned and polished to preserve the lovely aged mellow patina of the brass or can be polished to a more shiny finish if required.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
fig 1. A Victorian Arts and Crafts king size brass bedstead featuring turned corner posts with finials, vertical geometric spindles, and central ring accents.
fig 1. King Size James Shoolbread & Co. Victorian Arts & Crafts Brass Bedstead

Please note that the price includes restoration and a new upholstered platform base.

This bed will accept a 5ft6 x 6ft6 (168 cm x 200 cm) wide mattress.

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

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
211cm (83.07")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1239930
Dealers Internal Ref
17953
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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A Victorian Arts and Crafts king size brass bedstead featuring turned corner posts with finials, vertical geometric spindles, and central ring accents.
King size James Shoolbread & Co. Victorian Arts & Crafts Brass Bedstead
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A Victorian Arts and Crafts king size brass bedstead featuring turned corner posts with finials, vertical geometric spindles, and central ring accents.
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  • ObjectBeds & Bedsteads
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Arts & Crafts
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsTurned corner posts, Geometric vertical spindles, Central ring motifs, Urn finials
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 211 cm (83 in)

This king size bedstead originates from the Victorian Arts and Crafts period around 1880, produced by James Shoolbred & Co. The piece consists of a brass and iron construction with a warm brass finish, displaying an aged mellow patina. Decorative elements include urn finials atop turned corner posts, geometric vertical spindles, and central ring motifs on both the head and foot boards, alongside a makers brass label positioned on the foot end. The frame measures 152 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 211 cm deep, and accepts a mattress measuring 168 cm by 200 cm. Suitable for placement as a central bedroom furnishing in a home, the bedstead provides a traditional focal point for sleeping quarters. The restoration includes a new upholstered platform base, preparing the piece for daily domestic use while accommodating a standard mattress configuration within a bedroom setting.

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Victorian Arts and Crafts brass bedsteads combine traditional 19th-century metalworking techniques with simplified geometric designs, rejecting mass-produced ornamentation in favour of structured spindles and proportion.

These bedsteads were typically constructed using hollow brass tubing fitted over iron frames or cast iron joints, fastened with threaded rods and topped with turned brass finials.

Authentic period bedsteads feature heavy cast iron side rails with dovetail joints, stamped maker marks on the ironwork or brass caps, and natural patination across the metallic surfaces.

Pair the metallic frame with crisp white linen bedding, neutral wall tones, and layered wool textiles to create a balanced contrast between historic metalwork and modern softness.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip natural patina; apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the surface from oxidation.
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