Solid brass is not magnetic (but it might have an inside steel rod for extra support on the posts which would make it seem magnetic). Is the Brass Solid, Wrapped (seam visible), or Plated? The more silvery the color, the cheaper the brass. The color of brass varies from a rich golden color (most expensive) to a light silvery yellow depending on the amount of zinc and tin present. By asking a few questions, you can quickly discover the quality of your brass bed- and figure out if you got a good deal after all.īrass is a metal composed primarily of copper and zinc.Ĭopper is the main component (55%-95%), and brass is usually classified as a copper alloy. You don’t have to be an expert in brass beds to figure out the quality of your bed.
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Step Two: How to Determine the Quality of Your Bed Modern brass beds generally have screws and bolts with thin metal side rails, especially imports. The backs of this type of brass was often left with the impression of the sand while the surfaces were polished. This is easy to recognize because it often left ‘inclusions’ from the sand itself in the brass, either grains of sand or odd colors from impurities.
This style is still in use today in the highest quality beds.Įarly 18th-century hardware was cast from molten brass using molds made of sand. The Victorian era (1830-1900) introduced the cast iron mortise and tenon horseshoe joint for the frame. Screws made from about 1812 through the mid-1800s were partially machine-made, giving the threading a more even appearance. After the Civil War, machine-made bolts were used. Prior to that, manufacturers laced ropes between the head and footboards. In the late 18th century, brass beds were assembled with handmade bolts to hold the frame together. You can use this information to search on Google, as well as research the company’s age, location, and manufacturing quality. These markings will tell you where you bed was manufactured and by whom (as well as telling you, really, when). To determine the age of your bed, first look for manufacturer markings (they’re usually on the frame). Brass was invented in the 1400’s and was first used to make furniture in the 18th century, and changes in craftsmanship practices can serve as clues as to when your bed was really made. The first step in determining the value of your brass or iron bed is figuring out how old it is. So how much is your brass bed really worth? Maybe you inherited your product, bought it auction, or bought it new and want to learn more as a mindful consumer. There’s a big difference between a mass-produced bed and a custom, handcrafted brass bed of quality.
If you’re paying for quality, quality is what you deserve. How to Determine the Value of Your Brass Bed
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