Noooo! That is NOT what my husband says about me!
I picked up this brass bed warmer for $25 tonight (Can't go too wrong for that!) and I'd like to know if you agree with the seller on the age and what the value of it is. It was yet another of those old things that I liked for all of its flaws, and it has plenty of 'em.
Here she be... A lovely old gal from head to toe!
This is the price tag from the antique store where the seller bought it. They dated it to 1885 and had it priced at $229, which seems pretty high compared to most on Ebay. Although perhaps that is reasonable for a retail antique store? Personally, I liked $25 much better!
Up close on the lid, the designs are very worn, but still visible:
Inside there is lots of signs of use, bubbling/scarring on the underside of lid from heat damage and at the front, where hot coals would have shifted forward. Note the rivets at the front where a home made patch was put on:
Here is the old patch job from the exterior. The patch and rivets themselves are worn smooth. I am kinda liking the old patch!
Construction photo, showing welding, rivets, one slotted screw, and a damaged edge where you can see how the brass was bent and molded over the metal rim.
Nice dark patina on the handle, little blemishes all are old and smooth:
The handle seems quite large and substantial. I can't remember if the others I've seen were this heavy-duty or not. I've put two beverages next to the handle for size comparison. Take your pick!
The rim is exposed, this is the worst of the damage, but it is still quite stable. The inner rim looks like it might be iron.
