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This is an old decorative cast iron hay trolley. It was used in a barn to move bales of hay around and rolled on a track. This piece came from Iowa. It is in very good, old used condition with a nice oxidized and well patinated surface with traces of dark green paint. All the wheels but one still turn. The trolley has casting marks of "Janesville Mfg" (probably from Wisconsin) and "Dead Lock Swivel", and is probably from the late 1800's. It is 15 1/2" long by 15" high, by 6" wide. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TTAK. See a slideshow of several views [556k]
Cast iron hay trolley ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of feet ... Closeup, another angle ... Other side, closeup of top ... Closeup of feet ... Top view ... From above ... End views ... From below ... Another view from below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron hay trolley ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of feet ... Closeup, another angle ... Other side, closeup of top ... Closeup of feet ... Top view ... From above ... End views ... From below ... Another view from below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a decorative cast iron hay trolley. It has good form and presence, with a very dark oxidized surface. It may have traces of clear varnish. From the late 1800's or early 1900's, this fancy primitive measures 10 1/2" high by 13 1/2" wide by 6 7/8" deep. The mechanism has rusted solid, but it is in very good, sturdy, display condition. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: TTTS. See a slideshow of several views [462k]
Cast iron Hay trolley ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Side views ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below ... Another view from below ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron Hay trolley ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Side views ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below ... Another view from below ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a movable metal sculpture made of two huge old iron hooks connected through a link. They came from Maine and were likely used on a large ship, possibly for holding anchor chain. One side is painted red and the other green, indicating port and starboard. This is an old, working repaint. Each hook is about 12" long by 7" wide and 1 1/2" at the thickest. They are mounted on a black, custom iron base and can be arranged in several different configurations. Age is unknown, but they are old, in excellent, used condition. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTPH. Iron ship hooks ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... Front view ... Off the base ... Mounted another way ... Another angle ... Another front view ... The base only.
Larger images: Iron ship hooks ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... Front view ... Off the base ... Mounted another way ... Another angle ... Another front view ... The base only.
An old plant stand made from welded horseshoes. Good form and design. It is 27 1/4" high by 13 1/2" in diameter; in excellent condition with weathered black painted surface. Probably made in early 1900's. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: ASCK. Image ... Another view.
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.
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A cast iron tractor lawn sprinkler in excellent old original green and red painted condition. The colors are much darker and richer than the photo shows. It is 19" long (with a 36" wand) 9" wide and 8" high. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: ASOA.
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This is a nice old two-handled bottle cap basket made from cork-lined caps. It is built around a glass jar. Most of the caps have taken on a dark old rust color, but many still have some of the original colors. These include red, green, yellow and orange, and are primarily on the lower handles and bottom. The basket measures 3 1/2" high by 9" wide by 5" deep, and is in excellent condition. It was likely made about the 1940's. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: PCPT. Bottle cap basket ... The other side ... End view ... Another angle ... From above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Bottle cap basket ... The other side ... End view ... Another angle ... From above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
A very unusual "trench art" (actually attributed as P.O.W.) jeep and tank. These are models made from tin cans, and found objects. From W.W.II, they are intricate, detailed replicas with moving parts: wheels and steering wheel on the jeep, and the gun, treads, and pulleys on the tank. They are both in very good condition, with an old oxidized surface. The jeep is 5" long by 2 3/4" wide and high. The tank is 6" long, 3 3/4" wide and 4 1/2" high. The price is $200.00 each, or $375.00 for both. Inventory Code: AHSP. Image ... Another view ... From above.
This is simply a wonderful, old, decorative star made from tin cans by Leon Gibson, an African-American man who lived in south city St. Louis, MO. This was done in the 1940's. The workmanship involved in cutting, bending, and shaping the many pieces is amazing. This piece is approximately 16" across the arms - of which there are 11. It is in very good condition (with a little rust), and colorful, oxidized paint. It was very difficult to get photos which accurately conveyed how nice this is. We are sure, however, that whoever gets it will be very pleased. Take your time looking through the many images to get a better feel. The price is $395.00. Inventory Code: AWKS. Image ... Closeup ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Closeup of hanger detail ... Closeup of arms ... Another closeup of arms ... Second closeup of center ... Third closeup of center ... Fourth closeup of center ... Fifth closeup of center.
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These four cast iron snowbirds have an unusual, tulip-shaped form and are pierced "S & S". The surface is unfinished, weathered almost to black. They are from Pennsylvania, made in the 1800's, in excellent condition. Each is about 12" long by 6 1/4" wide by 4 1/2" high. The price is $95.00 each, with a discount for two or more. Inventory Code: AWTR. Front view of one ... Another angle ... A third angle ... All four ... Back view ... From above ... Side view ... From below.
Larger images: Front view of one ... Another angle ... A third angle ... All four ... Back view ... From above ... Side view ... From below.
This is a pair of figural cast iron shoe rests. They were used when someone had their shoes shined. The figures are standing horses. Made in the late 1800's to early 1900's, these are in excellent condition, with somewhat worn old silver paint from around the 1930's. Each piece stands 6 1/2" high and long, with a base 3 1/2" in diameter. The price is $325.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: ATKH. One side ... The other side ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other side ... Both, from above ... Both, from below. Larger images: One side ... The other side ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other side ... Both, from above ... Both, from below.
These two cast iron snowbirds have unusual, attractive forms. They are unpainted, with a dark, oxidized surface, and are in excellent condition. Made in the late 1800's, they are each 11" long by 5 1/4" high by 6 3/4" wide. The price is $75.00 each. Inventory Code: APKW. Both ... Another view of both ... Front view of one ... Side view of one. Larger images: Front view ... Side view.
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 pitcher made from bottle caps, with a large can lid for the bottom. It has very good form, and is painted a dark, oxidized gold. This is an older piece, made from cork-lined caps. You can just make out that one or two of the caps are from Coca-Cola. The pitcher is in very good condition with minor paint wear. It stands 7 1/4" high by 11" long by 7" wide. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TCHC. Bottle cap pitcher ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Two front views ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup from above ... Closeup from below.
Larger images: Bottle cap pitcher ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Two front views ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup from above ... Closeup from below.
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 a very folky hand made weathervane arrow. It was made from sheet metal and iron tubing, with wire reinforcement. The tip and tail of the arrow were cut by hand, and the edges folded over to fasten the two halves together. It has a good, dark, oxidized, unpainted surface. The weathervane is from the first half of the 20th century, mounted on a wood and metal base. It measures 20 1/2" long by 10" high; as mounted it is 16 1/2" high by 6" wide. It is in excellent used and weathered condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TCWR-A. Folky arrow weathervane ... Closeups ... The other side, overall ... From front and back ... Closeup of the point ... Closeup of the tail ... From above.
Larger images: Folky arrow weathervane ... Closeups ... The other side, overall ... From front and back ... Closeup of the point ... Closeup of the tail ... From above.
This is a pair of iron bog shoes with very nice form and look. Similar to snowshoes, but made of metal, these were used for walking across muddy bogs. They were found in Michigan. From the earlier part of the 20th century, these are in good, used condition, slightly warped. They have a dark, oxidized surface with slight remnants of black paint. Each one measures 37 1/4" long by 12 1/2" wide by about 1 1/2" thick. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TCWO. Iron bog shoes ... The other side ... Closeup ... Side view ... Another side view ... Front of one ... Front of one, other side ... Back of one ... Back of one, other side ... Front of other ... Back of other ... Two more side views ... Closeup from side ... With a yardstick for scale.
Larger images: Iron bog shoes ... The other side ... Closeup ... Side view ... Another side view ... Front of one ... Front of one, other side ... Back of one ... Back of one, other side ... Front of other ... Back of other ... Two more side views ... Closeup from side ... With a yardstick for scale.
This is a sculptural old and unusual long brass faucet with a heart shaped handle. It has a wonderful look to it and is now mounted on a new base and stand that display its classic features. We are not sure of the original use of this decorative industrial piece as we have not seen one quite like it before. It certainly is old, likely from the early 1900's, or possibly earlier. The top turns and can even be removed to see how the liquid would be allowed to flow. The piece is in excellent old condition. It has a great surface and color as well as very nice form. The faucet itself is 9 1/2" long by about 2" wide by 5 1/4" high. The full size, on the base and stand is 11 1/2" by 4" by 7 1/2" high. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TAWK. Industrial brass faucet ... The other side ... Another view ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... Off the base ... From below ... With stem removed ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Industrial brass faucet ... The other side ... Another view ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... Off the base ... From below ... With stem removed ... With a soda can for scale.
This folky metal drummer assemblage is actually a wind up music box. The drummer is constructed of springs, heavy wires, and light metal. The drums and stage are also all metal. The music box mechanism is mounted on a piece of wood under the base. It is pretty intricate. The size is about 7 1/2" high by 6 1/2" wide by 6" deep. It was likely made in the 1960's or 1970's and is in fairly good used condition. There are normal scratches and oxidation to the metal. The pièce de résistance comes when you wind the key and then listen to an extremely "sick" rendition of the opening bars of "The Age of Aquarius". The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TWKA. Metal drummer music box ... Front view ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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Hear the music in this video (10.4Mb).
This is a wonderful shop sign, made from a metal clock face. The dial has stenciled numbers, with hand painted words "Will Be Back At" in black, and a dark green hand painted border. The paint has crazed nicely. The moveable hands are cut from metal strapping, and are also painted dark green. The sign is coated with varnish that has darkened with age. It measures 16" in diameter and is in very good condition, most likely from the 1940's. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TWKW. Clock sign ... With hands moved ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Clock sign ... With hands moved ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
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