13 Antique Vintage Honey Bee Hive Foundation Frames Shallow & Deep Super -apiary

US $38.00

  • Akron, Ohio, United States
  • Feb 14th
These are 13 antique / vintage wooden frames found in a farmer's barn. Foundation frames are typically wired and covered with a thin sheet of beeswax that honey bees use as a foundation to start making honeycombs that they fill with honey. Six of these are about 17 3/4 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches tall and would fit in a shallow super. Seven of these are about 17 3/4 inches wide and 9 1/4 inches tall and would fit in a deep super. One of these deep frames came apart when I was cleaning it so is currently disassembled. These old frames are not in bad condition. Most could use some extra glue and nails and sanitization if you plan on using them for bees. There are still traces of honeycomb on these and they aren't completely clean and solid. I rinsed the dust off and gave them a once over with soapy water but that's all I did to clean them. They are still wet in these photos so that's why they're a little shiny. I fixed up 10 of these old frames and put them in my hive and they are holding up pretty well but are not the strongest frames in the world. I am using them for brood - I don't think these would hold up during the rigors of extraction. It looks like all of the slats and piece are here - I didn't notice any missing pieces. There are still some nails and wires sticking out on some, so please be careful when you open the package. The wood has a nice patina from age and beeswax and I also think that these would be fun to use for crafts. Maybe picture frames as a gift for your favorite beekeeper? Thanks for looking!
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An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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