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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: tara1245 on August 15, 2009, 11:21:32 am

Title: age of this brass bed warmer?
Post by: tara1245 on August 15, 2009, 11:21:32 am

I thought I'd put this on craigslist because it's not in great condition and I didn't think it would be worth it to put it on ebay.  Does anyone know if this would be vintage or antique? 
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Title: Re: age of this brass bed warmer?
Post by: ironlord1963 on August 15, 2009, 02:45:59 pm

Are there any markings on the item, and a good shot of the whole item may be helpful.   I would think it would most likely be antique if not real close, cause not many were used after the 1930's.  These can be worth a fair value, if we can find the manufacture and date.  These can be hot items  ::) to interior decorators and vintage store fronts.  I would say in excellent condition they will start around 40 to 50 bucks, of course the more information you gather the value can go up.

Title: Re: age of this brass bed warmer?
Post by: tara1245 on August 15, 2009, 03:10:17 pm

It says made in England on the back.  There is a dent in it, unfortunately, so not great condition.  I'll check again but I don't think there is a makers mark anywhere.