The “Crown” or “head” casting, as they were commonly referred to back in the 1800’s, when antique iron beds were at their most popular period, were the most prominent thing a person’s eye would usually go to, when looking at an iron bed. So their impotance was not lost on the people designing and selling antique iron beds.
They were often adorned with floral motif’s, reminiscent of the Art Nouveau period or ever popular Victorian designs.
The also served as the quintessential representation of the artistic craftsmanship that the small independently owned foundries offered their buyers on the selection of iron beds.
The “Crown” casting would often determine the beds degree of sophistication and elegance or its simplicity and utilitarian nature. It was the beds individual fingerprint and often helped to identify the “foundry” or manufacturer that produced it.
It was not unusual for small independently owned foundries to buy, and then copy “castings” with the intricate detailing of a more successful foundry or manufacturer.
“Crown” castings designs evoke a sense of nostalgia, connecting us to a bygone era when antique iron beds were not just functional pieces of furniture in the bedroom, but also a statement of style ands refinement.
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