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Victorian King Size Brass Bedstead
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for sale €5,675     $6,160
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Victorian King Size Brass Bedstead

19th century
Description

Restored simply fabulous curvaceous , individual and original 5ft Victorian brass bedstead with scrolled top bars and cast brass fittings, ca. 1870.

Head Height: 62" – Foot Height: 56"

The bedstead has the most pleasing original mellow patina and will be gently prior to delivery and the iron work painted etc.

Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass King Bedstead to the 1870s.

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SA1240174
Dealers Internal Reference
19613
Description
Restored simply fabulous curvaceous , individual and original 5ft Victorian brass bedstead with scrolled top bars and cast brass fittings, ca. 1870.

Head Height: 62" – Foot Height: 56"

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The bedstead has the most pleasing original mellow patina and will be gently prior to delivery and the iron work painted etc.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass King Bedstead to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240174
Dealers Internal Ref
19613
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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An antique Victorian brass king size bedstead featuring scrolled top rails, vertical spindles, floral cast cartouches, and metal castors.
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Archive I An antique Victorian brass king size bedstead featuring scrolled top rails, vertical spindles, floral cast cartouches, and metal castors.

Victorian King Size Brass 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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wessexbeds
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian brass king size bedstead featuring scrolled top rails, vertical spindles, floral cast cartouches, and metal castors.
Victorian King Size Brass Bedstead
Ref: SA1240174
An antique Victorian brass king size bedstead featuring scrolled top rails, vertical spindles, floral cast cartouches, and metal castors.
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork top rails, Cast brass cartouche, Vertical spindles, Turned brass collars
  • SizeH 157 cm (62 in) x W 178 cm (70 in) x D 209 cm (82 in)

This Victorian king size bedstead originates from the year 1870 and displays the distinctive style of the period, executed in a combination of brass and iron with a lustrous gold colour finish. The construction incorporates scrolled top rails, vertical spindles, floral cast cartouches, and turned brass collars, complemented by visible metal castors attached to the feet and an original mellow patina across the metallic surfaces. Measuring 157 cm high, 178 cm wide, and 209 cm deep, the piece provides a substantial sleeping framework. In a contemporary home, this bedstead functions as the central sleeping furniture within a primary bedroom or guest suite, offering an authentic period anchor for traditional or eclectic interior schemes. The open vertical spindle structure and ornamental top bars maintain a visual lightness in the room while accommodating standard king size bedding requirements.

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Victorian brass bedsteads gained popularity during the mid-to-late 19th century, favoured for their durability and hygienic properties compared to wooden alternatives. Characterised by cast brass joints, decorative spindles, and scrolled ornamentation, these beds formed a staple of period bedroom decor.

Traditional bedsteads were constructed using hollow brass tubing surrounding iron cores, joined together with cast brass or iron corner joints known as chill casts. The decorative elements often featured spun brass knobs, cast motifs, and iron side rails designed to slot together securely.

Authentic 19th-century bedsteads typically feature cast-iron side rails with dovetail joints, heavy wall-thickness tubing, and threaded spindle fixtures. Look for natural patination, subtle casting imperfections, and original iron castors at the base of the legs.

A brass bedstead acts as an architectural focal point when paired with modern crisp white linens, muted wall paint, or textured fabrics like linen and wool. Integrating clean-lined side tables balances the intricate metal scrollwork for a refined, modern aesthetic.

Dust the framework regularly with a soft dry cloth to prevent build-up in detailed castings. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes if the metal retains an original lacquer or natural patina; unlacquered brass may be treated sparingly with specialised metal cleaner.
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