Q: This doll bed was passed down to me from my grandmother. The headboard says “Dolly dearie go to bed, Rest your little sleepy head, Close your little eyes so bright, Good night, Dolly dear, good night!” A scene of Victorian children playing is on the footboard. There are casters on the legs. Can you give me any information about age and possible value?

A: Your doll bed was made by the Art Bedstead Co. of Chicago, Illinois. The company was in business from the late 1890s until at least 1910. It made brass and iron beds in the early 1900s and was known for its beds with decorated metal panels. The bed rails are usually marked “Art Bed Co.” Metal beds were popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and vintage metal beds with original paint and designs are collectible today. Doll-sized beds made by Art Bed Co. are usually listed online as salesman’s samples. An online shop had an asking price of $995 for this bed. A different style metal bed without decorative panels that was made by the same company auctioned for $120 in 2015.