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Primitives and much more.  Free Shipping to lower 48 states.
The beds on this page are shown for examples only,
to give you an idea of what we can do.
They have all been sold.
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EXAMPLE FULL CONVERTED TO QUEEN WITH ONLY SIDE RAIL EXTENSION
Original Full Size Bed                                                    Converted to Queen Size Bed
Victorian Shell With Brass full.JPG (68312 bytes)    Queen_Size_Bed_converted_from_full_with_spread_75.jpg (19477 bytes)
Rail_ext__bracket_-_1.jpg (80715 bytes)
SIDE RAIL EXTENSIONS
SOLD
EXAMPLE FULL WITH INVERTED SIDE RAILS AND BRACKETS
DSC00546.JPG (125517 bytes)   DSC00552.JPG (129246 bytes)
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  EXAMPLE ONLY

SOLD
(I have been converted to King Size and shipped to my new home in Tuscumbia, Alabama)

TREASURE TROVE
Full Size
Treasure_Trove_full_straight.jpg (69154 bytes)   Treasure_Trove_hdbd_and_ftbd_distressed_2.jpg (59771 bytes)
Before                                                                           After
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Circa 1875-85
Heavy & Tall

$1295.00 As Is    $1895.00 Restored And Converted To King Size
EXAMPLE ONLY
PINEAPPLE & PINWHEEL ROSE
Headboard Only
pineapple & pinwheel rose full hdbd only res. sat. blk & gil.jpg (61424 bytes)  Pineapple & Pinwheel Rose kingsize conversion hdbd only 2 .JPG (66288 bytes)
Before                                                                            After
Full size converted to King Size
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Converted To King Size
 

CUPIDS HARP RESTORATION STAGES
Cupids Harp full size straight 12-1-03.JPG (100605 bytes)
As Is

STAGE 1:  Sandblasting

Cupids_Harp_full_size_Step_1_sandblasted_hdbd.jpg (101521 bytes)                  Cupids Harp full size Step 1 sandblasted ftbd.JPG (99846 bytes)              
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Cupids_Harp_full_size_Step_1_sandblasted_corners.jpg (96778 bytes)
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STAGE 2:  Cutting
(After intricate measurements are taken)

Cupids_Harp_Step_2_Cutting.jpg (52349 bytes)
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STAGE 3:  Welding
One side of footboard welded

Cupids_Harp_Step_3_welding.jpg (134295 bytes)                              Cupids Harp Step 3 welding corner view.JPG (101370 bytes)
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STAGE 4:  Dressing off Welding

Cupids Harp Step 4 dressing off welding.JPG (54291 bytes)
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STAGE 5:  Primer & Center supports

Cupids_Harp_Step_5_Primer_and_center_supports_1.jpg (64555 bytes)             Cupids_Harp_Step_5_Primer_and_center_supports_angle.jpg (77201 bytes)             Cupids_Harp_Step_5_Primer_and_center_supports_support_view.jpg (88912 bytes)
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STAGE 6:  Paint & Brass

Cupids_Harp_Step_6_without_brass.jpg (70804 bytes)   Cupids Harp Step 6 attaching brass.JPG (69164 bytes)

Cupids_Harp_Step_6_closeup_brass.jpg (58878 bytes)   Cupids_Harp_Step_6_with_brass_restored.jpg (70785 bytes)
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                                                                                   Finished Restoration

 

SOLD

A word about Cribs & Baby Beds
The beds on this page are sold for use as display.
IF YOU INTEND TO USE CRIB FOR A REAL BABY
Federal Safety Regulations require space between vertical bars
of these beds to be no wider than 2 3/8".
WE CAN CONVERT THE IRON BABY BEDS TO SAFETY BETWEEN BARS
THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $450 TO DO THIS.


Shell__Petal_Baby_Bed_side_down.jpg (93790 bytes)  Shell & Petal Baby Bed restored safety.JPG (62546 bytes)
       Before                                                                                                                    After -
                                                                                                                         With vertical bars added between every
                                                                                                   existing vertical bar for safety.
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Shell__Petal_Baby_Bed_side_up.jpg (81018 bytes)  Shell & Petal Baby Bed closeup restored safety 2.JPG (57240 bytes)
Before                                                                                                                    After -
                                                                                                                         With vertical bars added between every
                                                                                                   existing vertical bar for safety.
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SOLD
(I have been restored and converted to king size )
Dome Jewel full straight on.jpg (63318 bytes)  dome_jewel_restored_to_kingsize_satin_ivory.jpg (49687 bytes)
Restored and converted to king size.
SOLD
(I have been restored and converted to king size and shipped to my new home in Franklin, Tennessee)
Country Farm House
7 Bar Tube
Full Size
Country Farm House 7 Bar Tube full.JPG (71111 bytes)  7 bar Resored to 11 bar kingsize 2.jpg (73646 bytes)
                             Before                                                   Restored & Converted to 11 Bar King Size
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Circa 1890-1905
Heavy  Weight

$1245.00 Restored & Converted to King Size
SOLD
(I have been restored and converted to a kingsize headboard, shipped to my new home in Portland, Oregon)
BUTTERFLY SCALLOP TOP

Butterfly Scallop Top Full Bed.JPG (52988 bytes)  Butterfly_Scallop_Top_Kingsize_Hdbd_Restored_Ivory_with_Gilding.jpg (81136 bytes)
Before                     After

Entire bed converted to a kingsize headboard
SOLD
PLUMES
Full size Headboard extended to King Size Headboard
Plumes_Full_Hdbd.jpg (44248 bytes)  Plumes made into Kingsize hdbd.JPG (59885 bytes)
Before                     After
Full size Headboard extended to King Size Headboard
 

SOLD
(I have been restored and extended to king size and shipped to my new home in Otterbein, IN)
SCROLL DAISY
Headboard Only-Full Size

SCROLL_DAISY.jpg (83036 bytes)     Scroll Daisy restored 2nd time King hdbd.JPG (70210 bytes)
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Converted to step down king size headboard.
 

We are showing many shots of this bed to show the conversion from full size to king size,
and the addition of a half canopy which can be removed to use the bed without canopy.

SOLD
I have been restored and converted  to king size with a half canopy.

HEARTTHROB
CAMEL TOP - BRASS CAPS
Full Size - Converted to King Size
Heartthrob Full.JPG (57621 bytes)      Heartthrob converted to king restored without canopy.JPG (52682 bytes)
 Original Bed Before Conversion            Bed After Conversion
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Heartthrob_converted_to_king_canopy_view.jpg (48716 bytes)        Heartthrob converted to king restored w-o canopy use.JPG (55356 bytes)
Half Canopy View                                 Kingsize Bed View
     
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Heartthrob converted to king restored with canopy 2.JPG (53887 bytes)       
After
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Circa 1865-70
Heavy
$1750.00  Restored Converted to Kingsize with 1/2 Canopy
 

SOLD
(I have been restored and converted to a canopy bed
and shipped to my new home in Memphis, Tennessee)

OVAL TRUMPET VINE
Full Size
Oval_Trumpet_Vine_full_2.jpg (91694 bytes)  Oval Trumpet Vine with canopy 2.JPG (82236 bytes)
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Circa 1885
Restored and converted to a canopy bed.
SOLD
Twin
Petal__Loop_twin_angle.jpg (68594 bytes)  Petal__Loop_twin_restored_canopy_full_view.jpg (58923 bytes)
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Restored and converted to a canopy bed.

SOLD
(I have been restored and extended to king size)
Heartcrest_full_headboard_only.jpg (67493 bytes)  Heartcrest_king_hdbd_reduced_in_size.jpg (31192 bytes)
Before                     After

Full size headboard converted to a kingsize headboard

Olympic Wings full angle 7-21-07.JPG (231867 bytes)

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