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Re: What era bed frame is this?
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2013, 11:12:13 am »
The bed size is the real indicator of age - like they said beds were made full size back then with a little fudge room.

Also look for any alterations if you can comfortably accommodate a queen size box springs.  You can cram a mattress in...but typically you have to have a full size box spring.

These aren't getting $12,000 in our area unless someone famous owned it/slept in it (and was possible still there LOL).

$1200 to $3500 if in excellent condition.
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Re: What era bed frame is this?
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2013, 02:53:19 pm »
In those days they didn't use king size mattresses. ;D I have an old headboard that I use in a guest room for that reason.
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Re: What era bed frame is this?
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2013, 03:44:01 pm »
Definitely.  I have had to get custom made mattresses for 2 beds and having to alter a set of box springs myself (not paying the price for someone else to make one).
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Re: What era bed frame is this?
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2013, 11:42:08 am »
Ok everyone, I finally had a chance to get some more pics taken.  I have uploaded these to the same photobucket link.  I also too some measurements of everything.  They are as follows.

Headboard overall width - 55-3/4",  inside - 52-3/8", sideboard flange to inside of headboard - 1"
                 Height - 85" see pic
Footboard overall width - same as headboard, sideboard flange to inside of footboard - 2-3/4"
                 Height - 37" see pic
Sideboard  overall length - 73-5/8"

So it looks like it will fit a mattress up to 52" x 72"

Thanks everyone for the input.

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Re: What era bed frame is this?
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2013, 11:45:26 am »
Thanks for the additional pictures. I still say you're in the $500-$1K range.

Very handsome! I'd say it would be worth getting a custom-made mattress for it, if it comes to that.
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