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This is a sculptural old wooden and metal chock. It was placed under the wheel of a vehicle to keep it from moving. The chock is made from a solid piece of wood around which are two studded metal bands with pointed teeth for gripping. It has a heavy metal handle on one end. The piece is about 16" long including the handle. It is about 7" high and 7" deep. The nice faded green paint is original. This was made about the 1920's, came from Iowa and is in very good condition with suitable wear from use. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: THPW. See a Slideshow of several views. [315K]
Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
Larger images: Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
This is a decorative heavy cast metal cover for a ship's drain. It has a star in the center, surrounded by rays, with a border of circles. It is attributed to Wilcox and Crittenden, of Middletown, CT. The surface has taken on a good patina over the years, with traces of black paint. It measures 19" in diameter by 1/2" thick, and is in excellent condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TPKK. Ship's grating ... The other side ... Closeup ... From above ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... From one side ... From the other side ... Another view from above.
Larger images: Ship's grating ... The other side ... Closeup ... From above ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... From one side ... From the other side ... Another view from above.
This is an old, very decorative, sculptural metal industrial object - an Ironing Board! It must have been used commercially and is likely from the 1930's or 40's. It has been cleaned of most of the rust and polished slightly. It has a medium-dark, somewhat oxidized surface. This piece, which would look striking hung on a wall, is 50" high, 25" wide, and 7" at the deepest. It is in very good, sturdy condition, with some slight rust through on the edge. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: ARRS. Ironing board ... Side view ... The other side ... Close-up of surface ... Another closeup ... Closeup of side ... From below ... From below, one side ... From below, other side ... Close-up from below ... Another closeup from below.
Larger images: Ironing board ... Side view ... The other side ... Close-up of surface ... Another closeup ... Closeup of side ... From below ... From below, one side ... From below, other side ... Close-up from below ... Another closeup from below.
This decorative iron hand-shaped form is part of a mechanism that was used for cutting material for gloves. It is made in two parts, of heavy steel and held together by heavy springs and canvas straps. This acted as a guide for the fabric as a cutting blade came down over it. The hand compressed when the material was cut and gave room for the cutter. A guess of the age would place it from the 1920's to '40's. It is in very good condition, and measures 8 7/8" by 6 3/8". The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: ARTS. Overall image ... Overall image 2 ...
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This is a decorative piece of industrial art. It is a band saw, in old green paint. The metal parts are machined, in a hand built wooden frame. It was once driven by a belt, now it is more a sculptural form without a belt or blade. The upper section has a hinged cover that opens to replace the blade. This saw was likely made sometime between the 1920's to 40's. It is 28" high by 15" wide, and 4" deep, with a base which is 12" by 17". It is in very good, sturdy condition, and has a strong and interesting look with a good surface. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TPSO. Band saw ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... Open ... Another view open ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... Sixth closeup ... Closeup from above ... End view ... The other end.
Larger images: Band saw ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... Open ... Another view open ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... Sixth closeup ... Closeup from above ... End view ... The other end.
Here is a very thick and heavy industrial gear. The surface is dark with wonderful touches of deep blue-green oxidation. It came from a foundry in South Central Georgia. It is old, likely from the early 20th century. This gear is 8" in diameter and 3 1/2" thick. It is in excellent condition. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: TCRK. Slideshow of several photos (268k) ... Industrial gear ... One side ... The other side ... Edge on ... Another view ...From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Industrial gear ... One side ... The other side ... Edge on ... Another view ...From above ... With a soda can for scale.
This is one of two very interesting, decorative scientific display models. They both were made by the W.M. Welch company. It is an AM Radio Teaching or Demonstration Fixture - and it works. That's right, you can mount it on your wall as a sculptural object and listen to it at the same time - and, not only that, but also look at the colors and lights of the glowing vacuum tubes. It has all the circuitry painted and labeled. Just a very "cool" piece. Both this and the other display item are the same size and were likely made in the 1950's. Both have a metal tag from the University of Wisconsin. Each has a removable cover held on by hooks, and has a carrying handle. The size of the wooden box is 31 1/4" wide by 21" high, by 5 3/4" deep. There is some minor cosmetic damage to one corner of the outer case. They are both in very good condition - and have a great look. The price is $450.00 each. Inventory Code: TSKC. Scientific display radio ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... The other side view ... Another angle ... Closeup of metal tags and vacuum tube ... With lid closed.
Larger images: Scientific display radio ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... The other side view ... Another angle ... Closeup of metal tags and vacuum tube ... With lid closed.
This is the second of the two scientific display models. It is a Triode Tester Teaching or Demonstration Fixture. It may work, but we have no triodes to test. However, you can mount it on your wall as a sculptural object. It has all the circuitry painted and labeled. There is a small door in the back for adding batteries. Also a very "cool" piece.
Wikipedia says "A triode is a type of vacuum tube (or valve in British English) with three elements: the filament or cathode, the grid, and the plate or anode. The triode vacuum tube was the first electrical amplification device. Triodes are largely obsolete, having been replaced by the transistor, but do still find application where power consumption and overall size are not concerns, but low component count and high power capacity are." The price for this model is $450.00. Inventory Code: TSKH. Scientific model triode tester ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of school label ... Closeup of company label ... With cover closed ... Back ... Closeup of battery compartment.
Larger images: Scientific model triode tester ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of school label ... Closeup of company label ... With cover closed ... Back ... Closeup of battery compartment.
Here is an old, unused brass lightning rod tip with beautiful starburst form. It is 8 3/4" long by 3 7/8" wide by about 3/4" thick at the base. This was found packed away in a box and never used. It was wrapped in newspaper from the 1950's, so is probably of that era. It is in excellent condition. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TSPR. Lightning rod tip ... Another view ... Another view, other side ... From the side ... From the other side ... From below.
Larger images: Lightning rod tip ... Another view ... Another view, other side ... From the side ... From the other side.
Here are two nice iron cultivator blades with a shape like a spiral galaxy. 12" in diameter and 1" deep, with 10" arms. These are very decorative pieces; old; and in good condition. They have some remnants of cream or light tan paint on one side, the rest is a weathered old iron surface. Only one is pictured; if you would like photos of the other, let us know. They are priced individually at $60.00 each. Inventory Code: PKSP. One side ... The other side. Larger images: One side ... The other side.
Here is a decorative, starburst shaped cast iron wheel from a John Deere cultivator. It has an oxidized surface with some remaining green paint. It measures 19 1/2" in diameter by 5/8" thick, in old, excellent used condition with minor surface rust. The price is $65.00. Inventory Code: TSPC. Cultivator wheel ... The other side ... From an angle.
Larger images: Cultivator wheel ... The other side ... From an angle.
This is a very decorative, antique, funky, wooden garden seeder. Probably made in the late 1800's or early 1900's as a hand made, factory made piece, from wood and iron which has aged with a good natural and painted surface. This implement has wonderful form and has been hung on a wall as a decorative piece; however, the mechanism seems to work even today. With the two handles, it is about 6 feet long by 32" high by 12" wide. It has a wooden wheel, a metal feeder wheel inside, and and iron hook at the front - probably to attach to a horse harness to be pulled. The main bin was painted red, which has worn and aged nicely. There are two metal gears and an unusual metal chain which turns with the wooden wheel and moves the feeder wheel. This piece is in generally good, sturdy condition, with a wonderful look. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ARPS. Image ... The other side ... Closeup of the mechanism ... From behind ... Closeup of wheel ... Mechanism inside ... Overall, from slightly above ... The handles ... Closeup of side ... Closeup of base from behind ... Closeup of iron hook at front.
Larger images: Image ... The other side ... Closeup of the mechanism ... From behind ... Closeup of wheel ... Mechanism inside ... Overall, from slightly above ... The handles ... Closeup of side ... Closeup of base from behind ... Closeup of iron hook at front.
Here is a very nice cast iron hanging balance scale. It has a star in shield design on the end, two hooks to hang the items being weighed, and a pear shaped counterbalance which slides along the graduated beam. The surface is very nice, dark, oxidized, and mostly unfinished, with traces of old black paint. It is 16 3/4" long by 9 1/2" high by 1 3/4" thick, from the late 1800's, in excellent condition. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: AAWH. Image ... Closeup ... The other side ... Hanging with weight on it. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... The other side ... Hanging with weight on it.
A highly unusual hand made wooden water clock. From the Northeast U.S. and made around the late 1800's, this is a very decorative sculptural piece. The handmade copper float would rise with the increase in water and the wooden pointer would show the time. The dial is marked twice around in Roman numerals from one to twelve. Gears are handmade wood, and the funnel is hand shaped. It has an old crazed paint finish of dark black and off white. The water tank is missing. Very good condition, the uprights are very slightly loose on the base. It is really very striking. The base measures 14" wide by 10" deep; the height varies from 22" to 30" depending on whether the float is raised or lowered. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: PKSK Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float ... Another closeup of float and base ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
Larger images: Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float ... Another closeup of float and base ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
Here is a geometric metal chocolate mold - industrial art with a graphic pattern that is interesting on the wall or a shelf. It has rectangular openings with swirls in the bottom. The size is 10 7/8" high by 9 3/4" wide by 1/2" deep. It is in very good, older, used condition with some very light tarnishing. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TPRH. Chocolate mold ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... Back, from above.
Larger images: Chocolate mold ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... Back, from above.
This is a fascinating sculpture that ponders our relation to computers and communications systems. It consists of a seated man wearing headphones with his head is wired into the circuits. He is dwarfed by circuit boards topped by a tall antenna. Made by a bank CEO and sculptor from MO, who died in 1998. It measures 15 1/2" high by 14" wide by 3 1/4" deep and is in excellent condition. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: PKKO. Overall Image ..... Close-up. Larger images: Overall Image ..... Close-up
A large decorative cast iron finial, in weathered silver paint. It is strong visually. An old piece, probably early 1900's, and is 23" high by 9" in diameter, in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: PKKK. Image.
These are two wooden crate separators which make super little tables or stands. One is unpainted and weathered an old natural grayish brown, while the other is painted a wonderful old blue. There is a mark on one as being made by a box company in Paris, Texas. Each one is in very good, used condition. They are old and are about 18" high, with the top being 11 1/2" by 12 1/2". There is a little flex in them, but they are sturdy and do not fold up. The price is $225.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: AWRS.
Blue stand: Image ... One side ... Another side. Larger images: Image ... One side ... Another side.
Gray stand: Image ... One side ... Another side ... From above. Larger images: Image ... One side ... Another side ... From above.
Here are two decorative chrome rocket ship automobile hood ornaments. They are probably from early 1950's cars. Both have some bright chrome, but are also pitted, with some rust showing.
This ornament looks like it may be from a Ford. It is 18" long, 11" wide, and about 2" high. The price is $60.00. Inventory Code: AOSA. Image ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Image ... From above ... From below.
This ornament looks like it may be from a Chevrolet. It is 13 1/2" long, 10 1/2" wide, and about 2 1/2" high. The price is $60.00. Inventory Code: AOST. Image ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Image ... From above ... From below.
This is an old metal factory mold used for forming doll heads. It is probably from about the 1930's to 50's, and measures 5 1/2 " high by 3 1/2" wide by 4 1/2" deep. It is in very good old condition, slightly dented on top, and has been used, so the surface has taken on interesting textures, colors, and patina. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: ARRR. Doll head mold ... Side views ... Two more angles ... 3/4 view ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Doll head mold ... Side views ... Two more angles ... 3/4 view ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
Here is a group of seven old iron industrial valves. We have not seen them before other than in use. They probably are from the 1940's or earlier, and are in four sizes. The diameters are 7 1/2 inches, 8 inches, 9 inches, 14 inches. They range from 1 inch to 1 3/4 inches thick. Prices for them are $75.00 each for the smaller ones, $95.00 each for the 9" ones, and $110.00 for the largest. Price for the group is $575.00 Inventory Code: TCWK. Iron valve wheels ... Another view, with a ruler for scale ... The other side of all ... Side view ... The largest valve ... Closeup of one medium and one smaller valve ... The smallest valve.
Larger images: Iron valve wheels ... Another view, with a ruler for scale ... The other side of all ... Side view ... The largest valve ... Closeup of one medium and one smaller valve ... The smallest valve.
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