The photo of this beautiful “Crown Canopy” iron and brass bed, comes to us from “across the pond”…..not sure if its the UK or Spain. What appears to be a really great looking bed, has some definite “Buyer Beware”, qualities about it. The main one would be “stability”. The way the interior design is connected…
The Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas, is a historic landmark that has a fascinating history dating back to the late 19th century. Its story begins with the construction of the Pearl Brewery, which was founded by a German immigrant named Otto Koehler in 1881. Under Koehler’s leadership, the Pearl Brewery became one of the…
The term “chipped” finish refers to a deliberate distressing technique applied to the surface of antique iron beds, creating a worn and aged appearance by intentionally chipping away layers of paint or finish. This technique has gained popularity among collectors and enthusiasts for several reasons: It’s important to note that the appreciation of chipped finishes…
Fan Designs on Iron Beds Perhaps the most enduring role of the fan design on an antique iron bed is it’s symbol of wealth or royalty, which stretches as far back as the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Babylon and continues even to this day. In western culture, fans were commonly associated with the sophistication of…
Well if you said White……or Black. You’re wrong. Painting beds Gold was no accident by their manufacturers. Why was that ???? …..Gold guild paint allowed iron beds to imitate the look of the more expensive brass bed market. Brass beds were highly desirable but also much more costly. Gold gilt paint added a…
The historic Emma Hotel in San Antonio Texas started life as the largest mid-19th century brewery in Texas. The story behind the brewery and its remarkable success, involve “mistresses and murder”, of the founder Otto Kohler and the Hotels namesake , his wife Emma. We were fortunate to have been contracted to supply two king…