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Pair of Late Victorian Brass Framed Bedsteads
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for sale €3,335     $3,620
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Pair of Late Victorian Brass Framed Bedsteads

19th century
Description

Restored fine quality pair of Late Victorian 3ft6 brass framed inlaid walnut panelled beds with urn finale swag decoration terminating with urn finales and decorative brass centre panel to the foot ends, ca 1890.

The brass work has been gently cleaned and polished to preserve the pleasing mellow patina.

These could push together to make an amazing 7ft wide bed as well.

Please note that the price includes a pair of high quality 2 1/2″ platform bases.

Head Height: 66 1/2″ – Foot Height: 47″

They will accept a 3ft6 x 6ft3 (107 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
198cm (77.95")
Declaration

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

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SA1242506
Dealers Internal Reference
9024
Description
Restored fine quality pair of Late Victorian 3ft6 brass framed inlaid walnut panelled beds with urn finale swag decoration terminating with urn finales and decorative brass centre panel to the foot ends, ca 1890.
fig 1. A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques.
fig 1. Pair of Late Victorian Brass Framed Bedsteads

The brass work has been gently cleaned and polished to preserve the pleasing mellow patina.

These could push together to make an amazing 7ft wide bed as well.

Please note that the price includes a pair of high quality 2 1/2″ platform bases.

Head Height: 66 1/2″ – Foot Height: 47″

They will accept a 3ft6 x 6ft3 (107 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

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

Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
198cm (77.95")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242506
Dealers Internal Ref
9024
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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Archive I A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques.

Pair of Late Victorian Brass Framed Bedsteads

Archive II A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques. View II
Archive III A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques. View III
Archive IV A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques. View IV
Archive V A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques. View V
Archive VI A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques. View VIII
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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
Verified Since May 2017
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques.
Pair of Late Victorian Brass Framed Bedsteads
Ref: SA1242506
A pair of late Victorian brass-framed twin bedsteads featuring polished brass rails, top drapery swags, urn finials, and central mahogany timber panels with decorative brass plaques.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedsteads
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialBrass, Mahogany, Iron
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsUrn finials, drapery swags, brass plaques, panelled timber
  • SizeH 169 cm (67 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 198 cm (78 in)

A pair of late Victorian twin bedsteads originates from around 1890 in the late Victorian style, constructed with brass frames, mahogany timber panels, and iron elements. The combination presents polished gold-colored metalwork paired with warm brown wood panels, complemented by urn finials atop the posts, cast brass drapery swags along the top rails, and central rectangular brass plaques mounted on the footboards. Each bedstead measures 169 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 198 cm deep. These bedsteads suit placement in a principal bedroom or guest room, either arranged separately as twin beds or pushed together to form a wider sleeping arrangement. The design integrates decorative metal moulding on the rails and slender turned vertical supports, offering a structured framework for a domestic bedroom setting today.

FAQs

Late Victorian brass bedsteads from the late nineteenth century frequently feature tubular brass frames, cast urn finials, decorative swags, and integrated timber panels such as mahogany or satinwood.

These pieces typically combine hollow gauge brass tubing or cast brass mouldings with cast iron frame fittings and polished solid timber inserts.

Authentic bedsteads feature heavy cast iron corner castors or dovetail joint brackets, cast brass detail fittings rather than lightweight stamped metals, and age-consistent patination.

A matching pair can be arranged in a guest room setting paired with understated neutral bedding to draw focus to the metal craftsmanship and warm timber tones.

Unlacquered brass elements require occasional cleaning with a soft dry cloth and gentle metal Polish, while wood panels should be protected with natural beeswax polish.
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