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    Posted 9 years ago

    DerBayz
    (89 items)

    My father in law is trying find out my information about this desk that converts to a bed bed that has been in his family for years. Any information and/or estimated value would be appreciated. The front knob, has a name and says Chicago ILL, September 25, 2877.

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    1. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 9 years ago
      Probably a Murphy desk bed from around 1890's.
    2. Lambda55, 9 years ago
      They'd love this on the Roadshow. !
      Celery ! No clue but am curious. Hopefully one of us will help !
      Right ? Schoolers !!?
    3. DerBayz DerBayz, 9 years ago
      Bottom of the pull says AH Andrews, in case that helps.
    4. pw-collector pw-collector, 9 years ago
      A couple of links that might help:
      http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/2549.html

      http://www.deseretnews.com/article/858885/Victorian-desk-converts-into-a-bed.html?pg=all
      Great piece!
      Dave

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