Description
Old iron bed from possibly early 1800's.It has Brass balls and button accents that screw in all over the bed face.The footboard and headboard has or had brass balls finnials at top and bottom.I would like to know the type and style of this setup and any info on where to get replacement buttons and finnials for this bed .I want to complete it for my home. Any info would be appreciated. A value on this as well would be great.
Category
Furniture
Medium
Iron and brass accents.
Distinguishing marks
Brass, flower like buttons.
Condition
Fair
Date Period
18th century
History
No history.
Price Paid (If known)
50.00
For Sale?
No
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Re: Iron Bed with wrap around Footboard
Yes,love this bed and would like for my room! :-)
Re: Iron Bed with wrap around Footboard
Your bed actually dates from the turn of the 19th century and finding replacements for the brass button bits will be a problem. As far as I know nobody is making these parts, you'll have to source them from antique dealers who specialize in beds. In "as is" condition we'd sell a bed like this for under $225.00.
Re: Iron Bed with wrap around Footboard
Thanks for the info. Do you know what style of bed this is called? Do you know what year this bed was in wideuse or made?
Re: Iron Bed with wrap around Footboard
There is no particular style name for these beds I'm aware of other than "Victorian", most of them postdate 1880.
Re: Iron Bed with wrap around Footboard
Thanks.,That helps a little. I will look into possibly getting the buttons made. Thanks again.