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Victorian Iron and Brass Double No End Bed with Unique Castings
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Victorian Iron and Brass Double No End Bed with Unique Castings

19th century
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Absolutely gorgeous iron and brass bedstead with the most fabulously detailed castings. Very nicely proportioned. The castings are all in good condition with a gorgeous design if geometric symmetry, stylised botanicals in the form of sunbursts, fans and scrolling elements. Possible Christopher Dresser influence in design. Original bras caps, finals and brass ball all in good condition which we have cleaned and highlighted.

Professionally restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. All joints checked for a solid and secure fit. The side rails have been adapted to be able to take slats or a bed base. The frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Jack Black, waxed to protect and give a soft sheen. As with any of our Iron beds, they can be re-painted in any colour of your choosing, do enquire for quotation.

Head Height 140.5cm

Foot Height 35.5cm

Side Rail Height 35.5cm

Overall Width 140cm

Overall Length 200cm

Suitable for UK mattress size 4’6 x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats, we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on 2” bed base with our Bordeaux mattress.

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices and with zip and link connections. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years. We have many beds awaiting restoration, if you are looking for a particular style; let us know and we are sure we will have something perfect for you.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Local, national and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bed to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09712410
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Cast-iron junction mounts moulded around wrought rods: late 19th-century foundry technique.
Aesthetic Movement sunburst and geometric castings: design fashion of the 1880s and 1890s.
Spun brass ball finials over turned collars: original Victorian decorative fittings.
Heavy cast corner brackets on the side rails: traditional drop-in wedge assembly.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244630
Dealers Notes

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Saturday by arrangement - please do get in contact to arrange a visit on a Saturday.

Description
Absolutely gorgeous iron and brass bedstead with the most fabulously detailed castings. Very nicely proportioned.
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The castings are all in good condition with a gorgeous design if geometric symmetry, stylised botanicals in the form of sunbursts, fans and scrolling elements.
Bedsteads

Possible Christopher Dresser influence in design. Original bras caps, finals and brass ball all in good condition which we have cleaned and highlighted.

fig 1. A Victorian cast iron and brass double bed frame featuring a black headboard with vertical spindles, decorative cast mounts, and brass finials.
fig 1. Victorian Iron and Brass Double No End Bed with Unique Castings

Professionally restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. All joints checked for a solid and secure fit. The side rails have been adapted to be able to take slats or a bed base. The frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Jack Black, waxed to protect and give a soft sheen. As with any of our Iron beds, they can be re-painted in any colour of your choosing, do enquire for quotation.

fig 2. A Victorian cast iron and brass double bed frame featuring a black headboard with vertical spindles, decorative cast mounts, and brass finials.
fig 2. Victorian Iron and Brass Double No End Bed with Unique Castings

Head Height 140.5cm

Foot Height 35.5cm

Side Rail Height 35.5cm

Overall Width 140cm

Overall Length 200cm

Suitable for UK mattress size 4’6 x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats, we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on 2” bed base with our Bordeaux mattress.

fig 3. A Victorian cast iron and brass double bed frame featuring a black headboard with vertical spindles, decorative cast mounts, and brass finials.
fig 3. Victorian Iron and Brass Double No End Bed with Unique Castings

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices and with zip and link connections. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years. We have many beds awaiting restoration, if you are looking for a particular style; let us know and we are sure we will have something perfect for you.

fig 4. A Victorian cast iron and brass double bed frame featuring a black headboard with vertical spindles, decorative cast mounts, and brass finials.
fig 4. Victorian Iron and Brass Double No End Bed with Unique Castings

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Local, national and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bed to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09712410
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Cast-iron junction mounts moulded around wrought rods: late 19th-century foundry technique.
Aesthetic Movement sunburst and geometric castings: design fashion of the 1880s and 1890s.
Spun brass ball finials over turned collars: original Victorian decorative fittings.
Heavy cast corner brackets on the side rails: traditional drop-in wedge assembly.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1244630
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Bristol
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A Victorian cast iron and brass double bed frame featuring a black headboard with vertical spindles, decorative cast mounts, and brass finials.
Victorian Iron and Brass Double No End Bed with Unique Castings
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBed Frames
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Brass
  • MotifsBrass finials, Vertical spindles, Cast ornamental mounts, Low footboard

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Popularised during the 19th century, Victorian iron bedsteads were developed as a hygienic and durable alternative to wooden frames, frequently featuring decorative cast iron fittings and polished brass top rails or finials.

These bedsteads typically combine cast iron or wrought iron structural frames and vertical spindles with solid brass accents, decorative cast corner joints, and brass urn or ball finials.

Authentic period pieces generally feature hand-cast iron decorative mounts, stamped manufacturer marks on the frame joints, original dovetail iron fittings, and age-appropriate surface patination across the metal components.

Pair the structured metal headboard with crisp linen bedding, neutral colour palettes, and layered textures to create a refined balance between historic craftsmanship and contemporary minimalism.

Wipe the painted iron surfaces with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, and gently polish unlacquered brass components using specialised cleaner while taking care to preserve historic patina.
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