One-of-a-Kind Antique Iron Beds
“one of a kind”, antique iron beds
Grand Junctions Best Little Cathouse
This happens to be one of the top three antique iron beds I’ve seen, in the 40 years of being in this business. As you’ll see from the photo?.. it’s not a bed for everyone, rather a select few. It has quite a fun pedigree. I’ve actually known about it for over 10 years. A…
“Grapes of Wrath”…… A Bed With A Message!
One of the more unique and collectible beds I’ve come across over the years is one we lovingly refer to as the “Grapes of Wrath” bed.
One of a Kind “Commission” Beds…………
So what is it that really elevates the value of an antique iron bed? Above all else……… it’s “rarity”. The fewer times I’ve seen a bed means it was probably not a practical design to continue to produce. That’s even the case with manufacturers of reproductions today. Their main concern is the bottom line and…
Andrew Mellons Iron Butterfly Bed
Andrew William Mellon (March 24, 1855 – August 26, 1937) was an American banker, industrialist, philanthropist, art collector and Secretary of the Treasury from March 4, 1921 until February 12, 1932. This bed was said to have been a wedding present for his wife Nora Mary McMullen, from Andrews mother Sarah Jane Negley Mellon, who…
“Yeeha / Birthing Bed”
Few iron beds have the unusual and puzzling design that this one does.