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Title: Old, old bed
Post by: kathyv43 on February 17, 2018, 03:30:53 PM

Mrs. Emily also gave me this bed. I know it's not worth anything, but thought I would share because her great grandfather made it....Mrs. Emily is 79....

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: mart on February 17, 2018, 08:23:58 PM

Now you are getting into my territory !!  You might be surprised at what some of those country primitives sell for !!  Thanks for posting it !!  I would rather buy something like that than a store bought bed !!

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: kathyv43 on February 17, 2018, 08:39:29 PM

Me too. Her husband said he was so glad that I was taking that bed...he hated it. I told him a good cleaning, light coat of stain and it would be perfect. She has another one, but it's messed up....i think it can be fixed...so I may go back and get it too.

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: ghopper1924 on February 17, 2018, 09:49:04 PM

You're right about fixing it up, Kathy. It looks like it was made ca. 1890. Eastlake style with "spoon" carvings. Nice!

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: kathyv43 on February 17, 2018, 10:00:04 PM

ghopper...Mrs. Emily is 80 and her great grandfather made it...so I was thinking it was older, but you guys know soooo much more about this kinda thing than I do. Lol. Anyway, I really like it....going to clean it up and use it in my son's bedroom.

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: ghopper1924 on February 17, 2018, 10:12:19 PM

Hey, post a picture of it once everything is in order. Can't wait to see it!

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on February 18, 2018, 12:17:32 AM

BEAUTIFUL! What a treasure!

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: KC on February 18, 2018, 12:29:24 AM

That is a true treasure!  Enjoy it!

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: cogar on February 18, 2018, 04:59:09 AM

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I told him a good cleaning, light coat of stain and it would be perfect.

I wouldn't apply any stain.  :( :(

A good cleaning via use of Murphy's Oil Soap and then a good "wiping" down with Old English (clear) Furniture Polish and it should look great.

Iffen you prefer a "darker" look, ..... then use the Old English (dark).

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: kathyv43 on February 18, 2018, 10:00:29 AM

I applied the dark Old English on one small area last night and it looked good. So, I am going to clean it good and apply the dark Old English. There is nothing better than Murphy's Oil Soap and Old English...better than sliced bread.😁

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: mart on February 18, 2018, 12:43:29 PM

I want to see it cleaned up too !!  That time period is about right !!

Title: Re: Old, old bed
Post by: kathyv43 on February 18, 2018, 12:52:53 PM

I will post pics when i finish it. There is a another bed he made that needs a little work and a mirror to a dresser that matches it....but no dresser.