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This is a decorative, sculptural mounting of 3 industrial steel burnishing tools. They were used to smooth metal objects. The tools resemble barbells, but each end is a different size. They vary from 3/8" to 1 1/4" in diameter and from 6 1/2" to 8" in length. They are mounted on a new black metal base which is 9" by 2" and 8" high. The tools are in good condition with some slight wear and loss of the plating. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TAOS. Burnishing tools ... Another view ... Side view ... From above.
Larger images: Burnishing tools ... Another view ... Side view ... From above.
This is a primitive, hand made iron and wood open work shovel - probably used for corn cobs, beets, or potatoes. It came from Iowa and was made C. 1900. The entire handle and shaft is carved from one piece of hardwood and has the name Ruedy incised into it. This piece has just great form and surface. The handle had a split in the top, but there are two old, likely original, bolts through it, so the entire piece is sturdy as well as strikingly decorative. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTTR. Potato shovel ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of handle ... Side view ... The other side.
Larger images: Potato shovel ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of handle ... Side view ... The other side.
This is an old and large iron gear. It came from Iowa and was probably made in the 1800's. It was painted black originally, and has now lost some of its color and has a dark oxidized look in places. It measures about 18 1/2" in diameter and is marked "Meyer", in excellent condition. Pieces this size are unusual to find. It would look wonderful mounted on a base or on a wall. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTCP. Industrial gear ... The other side ... Side view. Larger images: Industrial gear ... The other side.
Here are two interesting and decorative collapsible anchors. This is the smaller one and measures only 7" by 2" by 2" when folded. Opened, including the hanging ring it is 8 1/2" long, while the four flukes extend to 7" across. It is made from galvanized iron. It is not too old, but obviously used, with a nice surface. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TTPK. Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... From above ... From below ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, below.
Larger images: Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... From above ... From below ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, below.
This is the second of two anchors. It also has an interesting form. This one is older, possibly from the 1950's. It also was made from galvanized iron and has a nice, old, worn surface. Both arms and the two flukes fold; reducing the size to only 17" by 2" by 3". Opened, with the hanging ring it is about 19" by 14" by 17". The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TTPR. Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below ... Side view ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, above.
Larger images: Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below ... Side view ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, above.
This is a folk art dog sculpted from various metal found objects. The body is a large spring, the tail is a lighter spring that can "wag". It came from Iowa and is 25 1/2" long by 12 3/4" high by 9 1/2" wide, with a mostly dark oxidized surface and some remnants of black paint. It is old, and the condition is excellent and sturdy. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TTTP. Folk art dog sculpture ... Another view ... Closeup of the head ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from front ... Closeup from behind ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Folk art dog sculpture ... Another view ... Closeup of the head ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from front ... Closeup from behind ... Another overall view.
This is a large industrial gear, made of steel and painted red on one side. The many holes create a very decorative effect. The rim with teeth is a separate, thicker piece that was welded to the face. A crescent-shaped piece of steel with more cutouts was welded onto one side. It is 14" in diameter by 1/2" thick, in excellent condition, probably from the mid 20th century. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TPKS. Large red gear ... The other side ... Side view ... Another side view.
Larger images: Large red gear ... The other side ... Side view ... Another side view.
Here are two lead fish. These were figural downriggers from a Lake Michigan fishing boat. They each have a loop on the top, for a line to the boat, and a loop on the back, for the line to the hook. They were used to position the lure at the desired depth. They each have a simple, streamlined form and fine surface cracks. Each is 9 1/2" long by 3 1/2" by 3 1/2", in good, used condition. They are $125.00 each. Inventory Code: TAWS. Metal fish ... Another view ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other, with a measure for scale ... Another view of both ... Side view ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Metal fish ... Another view ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other, with a measure for scale ... Another view of both ... Side view ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below.
An interesting carved star shape frame or base. Great paint, color, and surface. 8 1/4" outside, 2 7/8" inside, and 2" deep, carved from a single piece of wood. The back also has a nice beveled shape. Early-mid 1900's in very good condition. It doesn't have a "lip" on the back for a picture, so we're not sure of the original use, but it is a nice decorative piece. Possibly it was a foundry mold. The color is darker than shown in the photo. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: ASRS. Image ... Side view.
Here is an attractive coil or wreath of old zinc barbed wire. It is about 30" in diameter and 4" thick. The wire is a twisted ribbon with points. This is old and in good condition. It is a very large and decorative piece. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TSRO. Barbed wire wreath ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... With yardstick for scale. Larger images: Barbed wire wreath ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... With yardstick for scale.
This is a good looking, detailed cast iron finial. From St. Louis, probably late 1800's, it is an extremely nice decorative piece. It has an old, dark, oxidized surface and is mounted on a painted wooden base. It is 17" tall and 5 1/2" across; in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: ASRC. Cast iron finial ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... Overall, second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Cast iron finial ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... Overall, second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... From below.
This is a nice, 19th Century, zinc pineapple finial. It has very good form and well oxidized surface. This architectural piece incorporates elements of a fleur-de-lis and is topped with a pineapple. The condition is very good, although it does have a small dent, small separation of a little seam, and some old paint - probably from when the building was painted. The finial is about 13 1/2" high by 5 1/2" in diameter at the widest. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TSKP. Zinc architectural finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Zinc architectural finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below.
Here are seven cast iron fence finials from the early 1900's. They have a rounded form with a peak on top, similar to onion domes. Each is 6 1/2" high by 3" in diameter, in very good condition, with varying amounts of weathered silver paint. Several have the mounting bolts, which could be removed if desired. They are $25.00 apiece. Inventory Code: TPWK. Cast iron finials ... Another view ... Closeup of three ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of two others ... Another view of all ... A different angle ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Cast iron finials ... Another view ... Closeup of three ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of two others ... Another view of all ... A different angle ... From above ... From below.
This is a pair of old cast iron gate caps or finials. They are molded with octagonal bases with set screws to attach them. The tops are like fleur-de-lis. These pieces are in very good condition with some normal rust from outdoor use. They were painted silver which has aged to a nice surface. Each finial is 8" high. The base is about 5" across. They are probably from the late 1800's to the 1920's. The price for the pair is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTPA. Iron gate caps ... The other side ... Another angle ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Iron gate caps ... The other side ... Another angle ... From above ... From below.
This is an odd, decorative and sculptural, mechanical contraption of some sort. Apparently it was used to turn something on belts or lines. The larger wheel was turned by a wide belt and in turn drove 3 smaller belts. Then the motion is converted and stepped down by the use of gears to another long shaft on which are several other wheels that drove smaller belts. They then also turn. What it was connected to is a mystery. Now it is an interesting workshop piece - hand made for some particular use - all mounted on a tongue and groove board. The dark green paint is strong with normal wear. It probably was made in the 1930's or 40's. This assemblage is about 43" long by 6" deep and 7" high to the top of the larger wheel. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TTPC. Several views ... 3/4 angle ... End view ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Several views ... 3/4 angle ... End view ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another overall view.
Here are two wonderful original Art Deco wood engraving prints with industrial themes. These were done in the 1920's and 30's by the influential English artist John Farleigh. They are framed and ready to hang. We have several other works by Farleigh on our paintings page.
Dynamos, a wood engraving print. Signed and dated 1933. The image size is approximately 7 3/4" by 4 1/2". The frame is 17" by 14" overall. The price is $500.00. Inventory Code: TCPR. "Dynamos" by John Farleigh ... Overall, with frame ... Closeup of detail.
Larger images: "Dynamos" by John Farleigh ... Overall, with frame ... Closeup of detail. More Farleigh works
"Steam", a wood engraving print. Signed and dated 1933. The image size is approximately 7"by 3 3/4". The frame is 17" by 14" overall. The price is $500.00. Inventory Code: TCPK. "Steam" by John Farleigh ... Overall, with frame ... Closeup of detail.
Larger images: "Steam" by John Farleigh ... Overall, with frame ... Closeup of detail. More Farleigh works
This is a decorative cast iron flange in a snowflake-like pattern. It has an old, uneven coat of subdued reddish-brown paint. The casting is a little uneven, as can be seen in the photos. From the early to mid 1900's, it is in very good condition and measures 6 5/8" in diameter by 3/4" thick at the center. It is an attractive design. The price is $65.00. Inventory Code: TTPO. Decorative metal starburst ... Another view ... From the side ... The back.
Larger images: Decorative metal starburst ... Another view ... From the side ... The back.
This primitive wood and metal tool is a tin crimper. It is made from a single, hand-carved piece of wood, with brass on both ends, and has a wonderful surface and patina. From the 1800's, it measures 11 1/4" long by 3 1/4" by 3 1/2". The condition is very good with normal wear from use. It has a nice and interesting sculptural look. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TPWR. Tin crimper ... Three more views ... Another angle ... One end ... The other end ... Closeup.
Larger images: Tin crimper ... Three more views ... Another angle ... One end ... The other end ... Closeup.
This is a large cast iron grate with beautiful form and surface. It is from the late 1800's, and measures 6" high by 15" in diameter. There are three tabs on the bottom: two of them are chipped. Otherwise, the condition is excellent. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: THPO. Cast iron grate ... Side views ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup from back.
Larger images: Cast iron grate ... Side views ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup from back.
Here are two spiral shaped cast iron cultivator wheels mounted on custom made metal bases. They are from the early 1900's, in very good used condition with expected paint wear.
This wheel has old muted red paint. It is 19 1/2" in diameter and 5 1/2" deep at the hub. It stands 25" high by 11" deep with the base. It is from the early 1900's, in very good used condition with worn paint. The price for this wheel is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTSW. Cast iron cultivator wheel ... Two more views ... Closeup ... Reversed on the stand ... Side views ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron cultivator wheel ... Two more views ... Closeup ... Reversed on the stand ... Side views ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Both wheels together ... Another angle. Larger images: Both wheels together ... Another angle.
The second wheel has remnants of John Deere green paint, and measures 19" in diameter by 3 1/2" deep at the hub; as mounted it stands 25 1/2" high by 7 1/4" deep. It is in very good, used condition with worn paint. The price for this wheel is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTSK. Cultivator wheel ... Two more angles ... Closeup ... Side views ... Back views ... Another closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cultivator wheel ... Two more angles ... Closeup ... Side views ... Back views ... Another closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
Both wheels together ... Another angle. Larger images: Both wheels together ... Another angle.
This is an interesting and sculptural piece. It is a saw sharpening tool. Likely hand made and one-of-a-kind, it is constructed from what looks like pine and oak. The wheels both turn. One of them also has a slot to adjust the width. A saw blade would be inserted in the bottom piece and the nut tightened to hold it. Then the user would place a file on one of the wheels and a saw tooth. The turning wheel would allow the file easy travel at a consistent angle. Now, while still useable for that purpose, it is much more of a decorative item. It has good color from the red and green paints. Likely made about the 1940's, it has a little wear, but is in excellent condition. The piece is about 21" wide, 8" high and 3" deep. It can be hung from the screw eye on top. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: THTO. See a Slideshow of several views. [262K]
Saw sharpening tool ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
Larger images: See a Slideshow of several views. [262K] ... Saw sharpening tool ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
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