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Exquisite All Brass Super King Bed with Interesting Ring Detail.
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Exquisite All Brass Super King Bed with Interesting Ring Detail.

19th century
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Sold 4 February 2025 · Bedsteads
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*Reduced from £6500*

Exquisite super king size all brass bed with spectacular quality spindles, knees, knobs and collars. Lovely detail in the foot end featuring brass ring detail. Original porcelain castors. Naturally aged brass gives a lovely patina. Side rails have been adapted to support wood slats and central support added for modern size and weight mattress 6' x 6'6"/180cm x 200cm.

Height to top of knobs head end 155cm

height to top of knobs foot end 124cm

Side rail height 40cm

Overall width 187cm

Overall length 219cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support or to raise get into bed height either 2" deep with a platform top (as used for photograph). Or 4" deep with a sprung top. We can also supply handmade mattresses in all comfort choices as a whole or as two mattresses zipped with different tensions.

National and international delivery can be arranged.

Please send post code for delivery quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Brass Super King Bed to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Reference Numbers
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SA972438
Dealers Internal Reference
106/21
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Saturday by arrangement - please do get in contact to arrange a visit on a Saturday.

Description
*Reduced from £6500*

Exquisite super king size all brass bed with spectacular quality spindles, knees, knobs and collars. Lovely detail in the foot end featuring brass ring detail. Original porcelain castors. Naturally aged brass gives a lovely patina.

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Side rails have been adapted to support wood slats and central support added for modern size and weight mattress 6' x 6'6"/180cm x 200cm.
Bedsteads
fig 1. An antique super king size brass bed featuring decorative vertical spindles, spherical finials, and distinct ring motifs on the footboard.
fig 1. Exquisite All Brass Super King Bed with Interesting Ring Detail.

Height to top of knobs head end 155cm

height to top of knobs foot end 124cm

Side rail height 40cm

Overall width 187cm

Overall length 219cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support or to raise get into bed height either 2" deep with a platform top (as used for photograph). Or 4" deep with a sprung top. We can also supply handmade mattresses in all comfort choices as a whole or as two mattresses zipped with different tensions.

National and international delivery can be arranged.

Please send post code for delivery quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Brass Super King Bed to the Victorian era.

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA972438
Dealers Internal Ref
106/21
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Archive I An antique super king size brass bed featuring decorative vertical spindles, spherical finials, and distinct ring motifs on the footboard. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite All Brass Super King Bed with Interesting Ring Detail.

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An antique super king size brass bed featuring decorative vertical spindles, spherical finials, and distinct ring motifs on the footboard.
Exquisite All Brass Super king Bed With Interesting Ring Detail.
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An antique super king size brass bed featuring decorative vertical spindles, spherical finials, and distinct ring motifs on the footboard.
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Metal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSpherical finials, Vertical spindles, Ring motifs, Cast metal joints
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 187 cm (74 in) x D 219 cm (86 in)

Brass beds gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, following advancements in metallurgy and electroplating that allowed for more durable and affordable production of brass-coated iron and solid brass frames.

These beds typically feature either solid brass or a heavy iron core clad in a thick sheet of brass, assembled using threaded joints, heavy-duty side rails, and decorative cast-brass finials and mountings.

Authentic pieces often show signs of age such as minor surface oxidisation, hand-finished joints, substantial weight due to iron cores, and makers marks or stamps on the iron side rails.

A brass bed serves as a striking focal point and can be balanced in a modern room by pairing it with neutral linens, minimalist bedside tables, and contrasting textural elements to soften the metallic finish.

Maintain brass by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the protective lacquer or vintage patina, preserving the natural oxidisation.
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