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Here is a sheet of the original printed metal Spam cans before they were cut out and formed. There are 30 cans on which are printed six delicious recipes, including "Polynesian Spam". A slight printing defect in one can is probably why this sheet was never used. The sheet is mounted in a metal frame which is about 34 1/4" high by 33 3/4" wide. There are some slight surface scratches and a minor denting in one area. It is old; we are not sure of the exact age, but are sure that this is a wonderful visual piece. The price is $525.00. Inventory Code: TCOR. "Spam" art ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, lower right ... Closeup, lower left ... Extreme closeup ... Another very close view ... Third very close view ... Closeup of printing flaw ... Side view ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: "Spam" art ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, lower right ... Closeup, lower left ... Extreme closeup ... Another very close view ... Third very close view ... Closeup of printing flaw ... Side view ... The other side ... Back.
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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| Here is a selection of metal industrial molds for forming dolls. They are visually striking, with wonderful surface and patina, and in generally excellent old condition. It is very unusual to find these molds with the cages intact and complete with the mechanical portions. They were likely made in the earlier part of the 1900's. |
First is a very unusual mold for a doll's hands and legs. It has a fabulous surface and color, and is in the original industrial cage including the working mechanisms. This has been mounted on a contemporary wood base. The piece can be lifted off to reveal the mechanical portion. The mold assemblage including the cage is about 19" wide by 11 1/2" high and 6 1/2" deep. With the base it is 22 1/2" wide by 14" high and 7 1/2" deep. This mold is in excellent condition and is visually striking. It likely was made in the earlier part of the 1900's. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: THAT. Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
Larger images: Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
This is an impressive old rack of eight large doll arm molds. It includes the original iron cage and the zinc galvanized injector nozzles. The arms are made from copper and have extraordinary, very mottled oxidized surfaces. Each arm is about 13 1/4" high. Seven of the eight arms still have the hardened plastic arms in them from their last use - something we have not seen in any other mold. The cage that surrounded the arms has been broken off unevenly, leaving ragged uprights of different heights. This piece was probably from the early 1900's. It is now mounted on two recently made wood bases. The rack itself is 35" wide by about 15" high by 8" deep. On the bases it is 17 1/4" high by 12" deep. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: THAS. Industrial doll arm molds ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back view ... Side views ... The other side ... Another side view ... A back angle ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup from end ... Closeup other end ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of lower end ... Closeup from back ... Another closeup from back ... Closeup, lower back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Industrial doll arm molds ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back view ... Side views ... The other side ... Another side view ... A back angle ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup from end ... Closeup other end ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of lower end ... Closeup from back ... Another closeup from back ... Closeup, lower back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
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 a very folky one-of-a-kind rooster weathervane made from galvanized sheet metal. The rooster was hand cut from two pieces and put together. It then was bolted with supports to part of a ventilator from a silo or barn, which had a shaft with a hole put inside so the entire piece could rotate in the wind. The word "Rock" is painted on one side of the tail in subtle, silver-gray paint. This unusual piece came from the Midwest, likely Iowa, and was probably made in the 1940's or 50's. Being metal, there is some little rust, oxidation, and outside wear, but it is in generally very good condition. The body of the rooster is 23" long by 19" high. As mounted, it is 26 1/2" long by 28 1/4" high by 13 1/2" wide. We still have the ventilator, and it can be easily reassembled if you prefer it mounted that way. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: AKOT. See a slideshow of several views [518k]
Metal rooster ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail, with "Rock" ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of head, other side ... Tail, other side ... Body, other side ... Front and back views ... Closeup from the front ... Closeup of the base ... Mounted on the ventilator ... Front view, on ventilator ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Metal rooster ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail, with "Rock" ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of head, other side ... Tail, other side ... Body, other side ... Front and back views ... Closeup from the front ... Closeup of the base ... Mounted on the ventilator ... Front view, on ventilator ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is an old, cast iron architectural piece of wisteria vines with leaves and flowers. It could have been used as a support or simply as a decorative accent, as it has very good form. It is highly detailed on both sides and was used outdoors. This piece was probably made in the early 1900's and has the original paint. It is about 20" long by 13" high, and 1" deep. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TSRK. Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle. Larger images: Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle.
This is an old, large, cast iron horse head for a hitching post. It came from Iowa, and was probably made in the early 1900's. The head is about 12 3/4" high by 9 1/2" from the nose to the back of the neck. The base is about 5 1/2" in diameter. It has several old layers of paint, with a nice, weathered surface showing some slight old rust. The eyes have been painted white and black. Overall, it is a nice example, in excellent, old condition. The price is $575.00. Inventory Code: TOTP. 
See a slideshow of several views [296k].
Cast iron horse hitching post ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron horse hitching post ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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 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 two decorative old cast iron window grates. They are both the same size: 33" long by 18 1/4" high and 1 1/4" deep. These are old pieces, likely from the early 1900's or late 1800's. They each have a very good look and a great surface. They are painted in a red which has weathered and become muted over time. The backs are red and gray. These functional pieces have decoration of spears on the inside and top as well as a row of filigreed iron. Each of the grates is missing some filigree and one has a slight bend to a vertical bar as well as the loss of one spear. There is some slight wear and loss of paint as would be expected from years of outdoor use. On the bottom of these grates someone apparently added some home-made copper to act as either clips or hinges. These could easily be removed, but do add an interesting little touch. They are priced at $140.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TTAS. Decorative window grate ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Second closeup, other side ... With a soda can for scale.
The other grate: Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side.
Larger images: Decorative window grate ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Second closeup, other side ... With a soda can for scale.
The other grate: Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side.
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.
This is a two-sided country store sign, painted on a metal Pepsi advertising sign. The blank side was lettered "Jug Milk 36¢ 1/2 Gal." in cream paint. The other side reads "Have a Pepsi", with a blank space in the middle filled in with "Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 10¢" in whitish paint that is very crazed and crackled. The sign is 30" high by 19 1/2" wide, from about the 1950's. It has normal wear, with some rust and nail holes, overall in strong condition good for display. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TPKC. Hand painted country store sign ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side, with Pepsi and Jiffy Mix ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view.
Larger images: Hand painted country store sign ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side, with Pepsi and Jiffy Mix ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view.
This is an old, galvanized metal finial. It has the original white paint, and is very rusty (sturdy, not crumbling) with a couple of bullet holes. This funky piece is about 9" high and 4" along each side of the base. The ball on top is about 2 1/2" in diameter. It is likely from about the 1940's or earlier, and is an interesting, decorative object. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: TSKA. Funky metal finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Funky metal finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... From below.
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.
Here is a folky "Make Do" metal shelving display unit made from one gallon metal Texaco cans riveted together. Each can was cut on an angle, and the edges folded in. It was probably made for tools and parts in a shop. There is a pair of long metal straps on the back which make it easy to hang. It will also stand on its own. The cans probably are from about the 1970's. There is some scratching and very minor rust on this unusual piece, but it is still very sturdy and decorative. It would be great for displaying or storing small items and is just the right size for your CDs. The height is 41", while it is 16 1/2" wide by 5 3/4" deep. Each bin is 3 7/8" wide by 6 1/2" high. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: THPK. See a Slideshow of several views. [398K]
Metal can shelving unit ... One side ... The other side ... Front view ... With CDs and small carvings ... Closeups of one side ... Closeups of other side ... Extreme closeup of the bins ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back view.
Larger images: Metal can shelving unit ... One side ... The other side ... Front view ... With CDs and small carvings ... Closeups of one side ... Closeups of other side ... Extreme closeup of the bins ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back view.
Here are two large cast iron star tie-ins. They both still have the original metal support rods, so they are now free-standing (although could be removed from the bars). The stars are 9 1/2" across by 1" thick; and the rods are 24" long. They have a good look and a dark, oxidized surface with some some traces of old black paint. The condition is excellent with some old, rough surfaced rust. The price is $225.00 each. Inventory Codes: AOAC. AOAH.
Front ... 2nd view ... 3rd view ... 4th view ... As if it is removed ... One alone.
Larger images: Front ... 2nd view ... 3rd view ... 4th view ... One alone.
A nice metal duck decoy. This piece was made from galvanized metal, with an iron rod for support; and then painted a dark olive green with brown and orange details. One of the wings has an unusual slide that release the wing and allows them to pivot for storage. The decoy way probably made in a local "factory" or shop rather than one-of-a-kind. It is in excellent old condition with appropriate wear and patina from use. The duck is 17 1/2" long, 8" across the wings, and 10" high. With the rod and base it stands 43" high. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: AOPA. One side ... The other side ... With base ... Another view ... From below ... Partly folded. Larger images: One side ... The other side ... With base ... Another view ... From below ... Partly folded.
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