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Furniture11108 of 14444Iron bed with solid brass  shape in the head & bottom of the bed American Walnut Wardrobe c. 1860
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    Posted 11 years ago

    scottvez
    (977 items)

    This was a case of a deal too good to pass up. I saw this in an auction flyer. It didn't have rails, but the bed was well over 54" wide, so it was desirable in that it could fit a standard full size mattress. Many early beds are too narrow and will require a 3/4 or special made mattress-- something to KNOW if you are in the market for an antique bed!

    I left a very low bid and the auctioneer promised to deliver it to my area for $20.

    I ended up the high bidder at about $100.

    I paid about $200 for the wood rails and refinish job. The guy who did the work for me wanted to buy it!

    The bed ended up in my oldest daughters room. She is away in college, so I was able to take a few shots. Before this bed, I only had cannon ball post beds-- it was nice to get something different.

    While I purchased this about 15 years ago, bargains still abound in the antique furniture market.

    Reproduction of these images in any form is prohibited.

    scott

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    Comments

    1. Aimathena Aimathena, 11 years ago
      Very detailed posts
    2. Aimathena Aimathena, 11 years ago
      Very detailed *bed* posts. Very pretty.
    3. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks aim-- they are hand carved. When I look closely I can easily see variants in leafs and on the posts.

      Kind of like on a cannon ball bed-- usually if you hold the posts in your hands you will detect a difference in size that may not be readily visible. This is another indicator of hand carving.

      scott
    4. Aimathena Aimathena, 11 years ago
      That's the best part in my opinion
    5. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking moonstone.

      scott
    6. vanskyock24 vanskyock24, 11 years ago
      lol 1830s
    7. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Pls share your expertise-- based on your "antique" furniture, it is clear why you wouldn't understand.

      scott
    8. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking vetraio!

      scott
    9. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 11 years ago
      Nice looking bed. I like the pineapples better than those darn cannon balls. Although turning a cannon ball is quicker and easier.
    10. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks fhrjr2. I debated over a refinish on it, but the old finish was really bad and I knew my wife wouldn't want it in the house.

      The pinapples certainly stand out a little more than the cannon ball posts.

      The first antique bed that I ever bought was a cherry cannon ball rope bed, so I still like them alot.

      scott
    11. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking leah.

      scott
    12. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Did you refinish it yourself? Looks great...
    13. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks toolate. No-- I had a professional strip and refinish.

      It looks better in person-- not as shiney or new looking.

      scott
    14. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking inky.

      scott
    15. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking charcoal.

      scott
    16. walksoftly walksoftly, 11 years ago
      Amazing condition for it's age!
    17. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks david. It is hard to believe that it is approaching 200 years.

      With the exception of the attachment for the modern built rails it has NO screws or nails in it. It is a great example of early wood joining.

      scott
    18. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks majestic and official.

      scott
    19. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking havenrain.

      If you have an interest in antique furniture, take a look at my other posts that include-- an 1830s pineapple post bed, 1850s secretery and an 1860s Wardrobe.

      scott
    20. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks tom and david.

      scott
    21. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks smiata and kiva.

      scott

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