Expert: Martin G Roberts - 9/15/2004

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I have this Brass bed that is very old very tarnished and was woundering if it could be of vaule and if so if you could comment on about how much?  I have a few antique pices, a clock, rca radio with external speaker, a wardrobe,and 16mm films. Please let me know if you have knowledge on those. I could send pictures. How do I  send you pictures of the brass bed? Thank you very much and I hope to hear from you soon, Lisa
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Brass beds can be quite desirable, but there are plenty of modern examples. After a few years the metal can become tarnished, so this does not indicate great age. Given the other bits and bobs you have, your best bet is a local auction house, or a local general antiques dealer.
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I do know that this bed is from 1890-1913, could I send you a picture?

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Well if you know the date, and you already know it is a bed, and made of brass, what would be the point of sending me a picture? You already have the key facts: date, material, function. What else do you expect me to tell you? The only other useful info is place of origin, and since I have no particular interest in beds I cannot help with this.