Antique French Bed Replacement Bed Bolts & Thread Fixings

Bolts measure 110 mm [ 11 cm ] in length, 8 mm diameter and the thread measures 17 mm [ 1.7 cm ] in length. These are used as replacement bolts and threads for French antique beds or armoires.  The last photo below shows how the bolts are used in most French beds. The brass thread needs to be inserted into the headboard or footboard. The thread has a cut in the top so it can be screwed into the bed with a flat bladed screwdriver, your old thread needs to be removed first. These bolts are for use with the threads provided. In some instances they will work with existing threads, in the majority of cases, they will not. Measurements The bolt measures: 110 mm [ 11 cm ] length in total 58 mm [ 5.8 cm ] length of the thread on the bolt 8 mm [ 0.8 cm ] diameter of the bolt The thread which goes into the head / foot of the bed measures: 17 mm [ 1.7 cm ] in length 15 mm [ 1.5 cm ] outside (external) diameter