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Here is a nice old hand painted metal sign. "Fresh Eggs" was probably used in a little farm stand, and looks great in the kitchen. This fairly thick black and white metal sign also has a heavy wire hanger. It likely was done about the 1940's and is in good, strong condition with typical wear. It is 11" wide by 8 1/2" high plus the hanger wire. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TRSW. "Fresh Eggs" sign ... Side view ... From below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: "Fresh Eggs" sign ... Side view ... From below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a decorative industrial metal wheel from a seeder or cultivator. It has a sunflower form and weathered, bright yellow paint. It was found in Des Moines, IA, and is in very good, used condition with expected paint wear. The wheel measures 20 3/4" across; the solid center is 15 1/2" in diameter, and it is 2" deep. The piece is old, with a good look. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TOAH. Yellow iron cultivator wheel ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Yellow iron cultivator wheel ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
Here are four old industrial wire whips that were probably used in bakeries. All are sturdy and have nice sculptural forms. They can be used for decoration, hanging, mounted on bases; or can be easily wired as lamps as all are made with holes through the base already. The ages are a bit difficult to tell, but all are old, from the latter half of the 20th century or earlier. They are in very good, used condition. There are individual descriptions and photos below. Four large industrial whips ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Four large industrial whips ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a group of three old cast iron star tie-ins from the 1800's. They are mounted on a new metal tree-shaped base. The stars are in excellent old condition. Two are very unusual with slits rather than holes in the center. One star is painted red, a second has remnants of blue paint, while the third is naturally aged and unpainted, with a few flecks of white. The stars are each about 7" to 7 1/2" across. The base alone is 16" by 12" by 6". With the stars, the assemblage is 18" by 18" by 6". The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TAAA. Star tree ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... The stars, off the base ... Back of the stars ... The base alone.
Larger images: Star tree ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... The stars, off the base ... Back of the stars ... The base alone.
This is a very decorative wrought iron window grill with a design of linked hearts. It was made c. 1900, and is in very good condition, with weathered, cream colored paint. It is 13" high by 24 1/2" wide. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TPRK. Wrought iron window grill ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup, the other side ... From above ... Side view.
Larger images: Wrought iron window grill ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup, the other side ... From above ... Side view.
This is a metal chair made from objects found around the farm. The seat is a large pitchfork, the back is a disk from a cultivator. There are three horseshoes worked in, along with chain and other machine or wagon parts. While it has rockers and does rock, the tendency is to sit still on the rear stops. It has very nice old black and yellow paint. The chair measures 29" high by 21" wide by 28" deep. It is in very good, useable condition with minor paint wear, from the 1930's or 40's. There is a stool below by the same maker. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: TPHH. Metal found object chair ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of back and seat ... Closeup of lower front ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Another overall view ... Back view ... From above.
Larger images: Metal found object chair ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of back and seat ... Closeup of lower front ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Another overall view ... Back view ... From above.
This metal stool made from found objects came from the same maker as the chair above. The seat is a disk from a cultivator, similar to the back of the chair. It stands 18 1/4" high by 17 1/2" wide by 14 3/4" deep. The surface is a worn old green and white paint. It is in very good, useable condition, from the 1930's or 40's. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TPHW. Metal found object stool ... Back view ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Closeup of legs ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Metal found object stool ... Back view ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Closeup of legs ... From above ... From below.
This hand made metal box is a welder's whimsey. The box appears to be made from leftover sheet iron scraps. It has welded decoration on four sides, including a large stylized tree, two smaller pine trees, and the name "Travis". The bottom has welded initials that are less clear, possibly "KR 75". The silhouette of a prancing horse is attached standing up from the lid. There is worn black paint that looks like it was on the scraps before the box was put together; the horse and the welded decorations are unpainted. The bottom of the inside is lined with red felt. It is 13" long by 6 1/4" wide by 12" high. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: TTHP. Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an old, wrought iron utilitarian item from about 1900. We are not sure if it was used as a boot scraper or in a fireplace as a spoon rest. Either way, it is a very decorative, folky, and interesting piece. This was constructed of several pieces which were cut, bent, and welded together. It is 8" by 8" by 8" and in sturdy, oxidized condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TAHW. Wrought iron ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Wrought iron ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view.
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 pair of old cultivator wheels mounted on bases. They have a very decorative form, unlike many that we see. One has remnants of red paint. Each of the wheels has 12 curved arms and is about 16" in diameter. The 6 holed hub is about 3" deep. On newer bases, they stand 23 and 24 1/2 inches high. Judging from the wear and patina of the metal, these pieces seem to be fairly early - perhaps as early as the 1920's. The one with red has some numbers and letters imprinted on the front. These are both in very good, used and weathered condition. We feel they have a wonderful and decorative look. They are priced at $125.00 each, or $225.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: TTSA. Cast iron cultivator wheels ... Another angle ... Side views ... Back view ... Another view ... Left wheel, closeup front ... Left wheel, closeup back ... Left wheel, closeups from sides ... Right wheel, closeup front ... Right wheel, closeup back ... Right wheel, closeup from side ... Both, with a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron cultivator wheels ... Another angle ... Side views ... Back view ... Another view ... Left wheel, closeup front ... Left wheel, closeup back ... Left wheel, closeups from sides ... Right wheel, closeup front ... Right wheel, closeup back ... Right wheel, closeup from side ... Both, with a soda can for scale.
An extraordinary Metal man, about 4 feet high and 39" wide, made from found objects, including chains, fuel pump for heart, distributor, springs, reflectors, gears, and more. He was a mailbox holder. This sculpture came from New Hampshire, and was made in the 1950's. It is in excellent, older condition, with beautiful old polychrome paint. The price is $3,500.00. Inventory code: ASRP. Image ... Closeup of head ... Back view ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of arms and legs ... Closeup of head and upper torso. Larger images: Image ... Closeup of head.
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 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.
This is a Victorian, cast iron, garden flower holder. It has a great surface of two shades of green paint, together with old rust. This piece is in excellent, old, used condition. It is 9 1/2" long including the stem, and about 5 1/2 across the opening. The two colors of green come from an old overpainting. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TSKT. Cast iron plant holder ... Closeup of surface ... Another angle ... Third angle ... From partly above ... Another side ... Third side view ... From below ... Top view ... Bottom 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 an old, large cast iron wheel which was used to turn a valve. A very decorative piece, it has an inner serpentine construction. This valve wheel was likely made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. It is 23" in diameter with a depth of 2 1/2" in the center at the hub. The rim is about 1 1/4" thick. This piece has a threaded hole in the center for a large bolt to go which would lock the wheel to a shaft. The outer rim has 9 holes drilled part way into it, which would provide finger grips. It is in excellent, old condition, with a nice dark unfinished surface and touches of old white paint. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWTC. Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are two old cast iron bog shoes. They are almost identical, but one is slightly thicker around the rim. These shoes were worn by horses to spread the weight while working in boggy areas of the woods, usually for logging. Both shoes have the same face like form and both have the same patent date of June 7, 1904. The shoes are in very good old condition with a dark patinated surface from years outdoors. They are about 11" long by 10" wide. The attachment arms pivot, so for display, can be set as many different forms. They are priced at $250.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TWAA. See a slideshow of several views [338k]
Cast iron bog shoes ... From above ... One bog shoe ... The other side ... Closeup ... Another angle ... With a soda can for scale ... The other bog shoe ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron bog shoes ... From above ... One bog shoe ... The other side ... Closeup ... Another angle ... With a soda can for scale ... The other bog shoe ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a massive industrial brass valve. It has a wonderful decorative and sculptural look and feel. This piece was likely made in the early 1900's. It has a great oxidized surface and color, and still retains some of the original paint, which may have been yellow but now is much darker. The valve handle is a dark rust. This piece was connected to a very large pipe. The opening of the threaded areas is over 2" in diameter. The valve itself stands about 9 1/2" high. It is 3 1/2" wide and deep. On the new base and support it is about 12" high by 6 1/2" wide by 6" deep. The handle and shaft still turns a little, but the valve does not open. Otherwise it is in very good, old, used condition. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: THSR. Large metal valve ... The other side ... Two more angles ... Two end views ... From above ... Two closeups ... Two more closeups ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Large metal valve ... The other side ... Two more angles ... Two end views ... From above ... Two closeups ... Two more closeups ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
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