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Probably the rarest and most sought after Belter furniture are his patented bedsteads and bureaus. They are easy to identify from a distance because they are absolutely unique in both their design and construction. I have seen one Belter patent bedstead that was not labelled, but nearly all bedsteads are branded with Belter's name and the patent date of August 19, 1856. Patent bureaus are branded with Belter's name and the word "Patent". Most beds and bureaus are branded in several places.

I have seen several pieces of bedroom furniture that are not labelled by Belter but are commonly attributed to Belter based upon their method and quality of construction and decoration. While Belter probably made many other varieties of bedroom furniture in addition to his patented bedsteads and bureaus, it is certain he made armoires, dressing tables and mirrors.

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