{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cast-iron-boston-terrier-doorstop-hubley","title":"Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop \u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003emanufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in excellent condition with the appropriate patina for its age.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eHubley Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1910 -1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast Iron, hand painted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eH 10 in. x W 10 in. x D 5 in. \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hubley Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley and produced hand painted cast-iron toys and household objects such as doorstops, bookends and bottle openers with themes that ranged from different breeds of dogs, to horses and cars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the casting process, metalworkers would carve out a wooden form or hammer the design out in metal. The form was then pressed into finely compacted sand, making an impression, and the cast iron was heated to 3000 degrees which was then poured into the sand mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the decorating department, painters applied a base coat of white, cream or black to the piece and colorists used a variety of hues to achieve defining features. 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The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in excellent condition with the appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eHubley Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1910-1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eH 10 in. x W 10 in. x D 5 in. \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hubley Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley and produced hand painted cast-iron toys and household objects such as doorstops, bookends and bottle openers with themes that ranged from different breeds of dogs, to horses and cars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the casting process, metalworkers would carve out a wooden form or hammer the design out in metal. The form was then pressed into finely compacted sand, making an impression, and the cast iron was heated to 3000 degrees which was then poured into the sand mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the decorating department, painters applied a base coat of white, cream or black to the piece and colorists used a variety of hues to achieve defining features. Many Hubley items bear identical color schemes, suggesting that decorators may have copied a model finished by a master artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12695901077593,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/cast-iron-boston-terrier-doorstop-hubley-1_97fcbb18-bb58-41c2-8822-a5332b86ae21.jpg?v=1536468166"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-boston-terrier-doorstop-by-hubley-c-1932","title":"Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop \u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003emanufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in excellent condition with the appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eHubley Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1910 - 1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eH 10 in. x W 10 in. x D 5 in. \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hubley Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley and produced hand painted cast-iron toys and household objects such as doorstops, bookends and bottle openers with themes that ranged from different breeds of dogs, to horses and cars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the casting process, metalworkers would carve out a wooden form or hammer the design out in metal. The form was then pressed into finely compacted sand, making an impression, and the cast iron was heated to 3000 degrees which was then poured into the sand mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the decorating department, painters applied a base coat of white, cream or black to the piece and colorists used a variety of hues to achieve defining features. Many Hubley items bear identical color schemes, suggesting that decorators may have copied a model finished by a master artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12696137564249,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/cast-iron-boston-terrier-doorstop-hubley-1_8622c7bc-5a36-421e-8c82-b18965019ef2.jpg?v=1536468249"},{"product_id":"art-deco-machine-age-bronze-plated-trojan-jumping-horse-bookends","title":"Bronze \u0026 Copper Plated Trojan Jumping Horse Bookends by Dodge c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or \"pot\" metal Trojan jumping horse bookends \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003emanufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los Angeles California USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBoth pieces have retained their original copper and satin bronze finish and are in excellent condition with appropriate patina for their age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eDodge, Inc. (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast gray metal, copper \u0026amp; satin bronze finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 5 in. x W 4.5 in. x D 2.5 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDodge Inc. began in Chicago in the mid 1920s by Ray E. Dodge, a former track star in the 1924 Olympics. In 1930 he moved the company to Los Angeles to begin making Oscars for Hollywood's Academy Awards and in 1949 began producing Hollywood's Emmys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogs for Dodge Inc. of Los Angeles, Newark and Miami advertised their \"Master-line of Gifts for the Discriminating Buyer,\" listing more than 20 different pairs of bookends, including pieces designed by McClelland, Barclay and Gladys E. Brown – selling for $10 to $40 a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company used 5 different finishes for its cast metal pieces, but their trademark high-gloss bronze finish with two-tone highlights of rich red-golden copper from the southwest's great copper mines earned Dodge the tag line, \"The Best of the West,\" which can be found on their stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12698850263129,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/art-deco-trojan-horse-bookends-jumping-dodge-inc-1.jpg?v=1536630689"},{"product_id":"copper-plated-trojan-horse-bookends-by-dodge","title":"Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or \"pot\" metal Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los Angeles California USA. Both pieces have retained their original copper finish and are in excellent condition with appropriate patina for their age. One bookend has retained the original felt and Dodge Inc. label and is missing on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e CREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Dodge, Inc. (Manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e DATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast gray metal, copper finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e CONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e DIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 7.25 in. x W 4.50 in. x D 3.50 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDodge Inc. began in Chicago in the mid 1920s by Ray E. Dodge, a former track star in the 1924 Olympics. In 1930 he moved the company to Los Angeles to begin making Oscars for Hollywood's Academy Awards and in 1949 began producing Hollywood's Emmys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatalogs for Dodge Inc. of Los Angeles, Newark and Miami advertised their \"Master-line of Gifts for the Discriminating Buyer,\" listing more than 20 different pairs of bookends, including pieces designed by McClelland, Barclay and Gladys E. Brown – selling for $10 to $40 a pair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe company used 5 different finishes for its cast metal pieces, but their trademark high-gloss bronze finish with two-tone highlights of rich red-golden copper from the southwest's great copper mines earned Dodge the tag line, \"The Best of the West,\" which can be found on their stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12709864865881,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/art-deco-trojan-horse-bookends-dodge-inc-1_38edaafa-11e9-4caf-910e-05f7f656303d.jpg?v=1536544782"},{"product_id":"bronze-copper-plated-trojan-horse-bookend-ashtrays-by-dodge","title":"Bronze \u0026 Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookend\/Ashtray by Champion Products c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or \"pot\" metal Trojan horse bookend\/ashtrays designed and signed by Phillip DiNapoli. Manufactured by Champion Products, Los Angeles USA. One bookend is an ashtray and one bookend is a pipe holder. Both pieces have retained their original copper and satin bronze finish and are in excellent condition with appropriate patina for their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion Products (Manufacturer) Phillip DiNapoli (artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast gray metal, copper \u0026amp; satin bronze finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 6 in. x W 5.5 in. x D 4 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the nineteen thirties and forties there were three prominent companies that primarily made trophies: Dodge, Champion and Trophy Craft; Dodge being the largest. These companies made a variety of small objects for the home including ash trays and bookends. All of these bookends were made from gray or \"pot\" metal, with bronze-like finishes that suggest trophies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12709968969817,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/art-deco-trojan-horse-bookends-ashtray-dodge-inc-1.jpg?v=1536542746"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-boston-terrier-puppy-doorstop-by-hubley-c-1910","title":"Cast Iron French Bulldog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original cast iron French Bulldog doorstop \u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003emanufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in excellent condition with the appropriate patina for its age.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eHubley Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1910 -1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast Iron, hand painted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eH 8 in. x W 7 in. x D 4.5 in. \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hubley Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley and produced hand painted cast-iron toys and household objects such as doorstops, bookends and bottle openers with themes that ranged from different breeds of dogs, to horses and cars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the casting process, metalworkers would carve out a wooden form or hammer the design out in metal. The form was then pressed into finely compacted sand, making an impression, and the cast iron was heated to 3000 degrees which was then poured into the sand mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the decorating department, painters applied a base coat of white, cream or black to the piece and colorists used a variety of hues to achieve defining features. Many Hubley items bear identical color schemes, suggesting that decorators may have copied a model finished by a master artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647676538969,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/cast-iron-frenchie-french-bulldog-puppy-doorstop-hubley-1.jpg?v=1536944374"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-scottish-terrier-doorstop-by-hubley-c-1910-1930","title":"Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop \u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003emanufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in good condition with the appropriate patina for its age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eHubley Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1910 -1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast Iron, hand painted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood. Wear consistent with age and use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eH 8.5 in. x W 12 in. x D 4 in. \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hubley Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley and produced hand painted cast-iron toys and household objects such as doorstops, bookends and bottle openers with themes that ranged from different breeds of dogs, to horses and cars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the casting process, metalworkers would carve out a wooden form or hammer the design out in metal. The form was then pressed into finely compacted sand, making an impression, and the cast iron was heated to 3000 degrees which was then poured into the sand mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the decorating department, painters applied a base coat of white, cream or black to the piece and colorists used a variety of hues to achieve defining features. Many Hubley items bear identical color schemes, suggesting that decorators may have copied a model finished by a master artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647762030681,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/scotty-dog-hubley-1910-1.jpg?v=1616362605"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-boston-terrier-doorstop-reproduction-c-1950","title":"Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop in the Style of Hubley c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop in the style of\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in excellent condition with the appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1940-1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eHand pained, cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 9.75 in. x W 9.5 in. x D 4 in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the casting process, metalworkers would carve out a wooden form or hammer the design out in metal. The form was then pressed into finely compacted sand, making an impression, and the cast iron was heated to 3000 degrees which was then poured into the sand mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the decorating department, painters applied a base coat of white, cream or black to the piece and colorists used a variety of hues to achieve defining features. Many items bear identical color schemes, suggesting that decorators may have copied a model finished by a master artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647943303257,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/cast-iron-boston-terrier-doorstop-1.jpg?v=1536469429"},{"product_id":"art-deco-german-shepherd-bookends-armor-corp-ny-c-1930","title":"Bronze Cast German Shepherd Bookends by Armor Bronze c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original pair of Art Deco cast bronze German Shepherd  bookends \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003emanufactured by \u003cspan\u003eArmor Bronze Company, New York \u003c\/span\u003eUSA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBoth pieces have retained their original bronze finish and are in excellent condition with appropriate patina for their age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmor Bronze Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(Manufacturer) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast gray metal, bronze finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 6.5 in. x W 5.25 in. x D 2 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmor Bronze started as The National Metalizing Company in 1910 with their studio and showroom in New York City and their main office and factory in Garwood, New Jersey. Around 1920 they became the Armor Bronze Company and made bookends, doorstops, art objects, table and floor lamps. The company moved to Taunton Massachusetts in the mid-1930’s, with production ceasing around 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir finishes utilized ancient Egyptian and Chinese processes to color bronze, namely the Polychrome method. They also used the Sgraffito process, a hand etching method that allowed each layer of color to shine through. A catalogue at the Smithsonian shows that the bookends sold for between $5 and $16 each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13768012398681,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/art-deco-copper-german-shepard-bookend-armor-bronze-company-ny-1.jpg?v=1536710369"},{"product_id":"spelter-bronze-clad-trojan-horse-bookends-c-1930","title":"Art Deco Bronze-Plated Rearing Horse Bookends, c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eABOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is a pair of original bronze plated bookends of rearing horses. The Art Deco style is seen in the highly stylized reeds and the horses' tail that mirrors them in style. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their bronze finish and have the appropriate patina consistent with age and use. The felt on the bottom is missing on both. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1930 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze plate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Wear consistent with age and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 6.5 in. W 5.5 in. D 3 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnknown.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13768320090201,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/art-deco-trojan-horse-bookends-rearing-white-spelter-bronze-1.jpg?v=1536685528"},{"product_id":"hard-plastic-heart-medial-display-c1970","title":"Professional Medical Teaching Display of Human Heart c.1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full-txt\"\u003erealistically detailed plastic model of a human heart from the 1970s. It opens when assembled so you can explore it from the inside. It includes a stand and features the superior and inferior venae cavae, right and left atria, tricuspid valve, right and left ventricles, pulmonary artery, mitral valve, aortic valve and aorta. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe piece has retained its original finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1970-1980. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003ePlastic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 7 in. x Dia 4.75 in.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe study of anatomy began at least as early as 1600BC in Egypt. The earliest examinations were sacrificial victims, a far cry from the sophisticated analyses of the body performed by modern scientists today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical educators rely on 3D models to depict anatomical structures in a more efficient format than the cadaver; to move away from the clutter, discomfort, and complexity of a cadaveric dissection; and to clarify characteristics or functions of an anatomical structure that are not readily apparent in situ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13768372289625,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-anatomical-plastic-heart-medical-teaching-display-with-removable-section-1.jpg?v=1537301534"},{"product_id":"hard-plastic-kidney-medial-display-c-1970","title":"Professional Medical Teaching Display of Human Kidney c.1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full-txt\"\u003erealistically detailed plastic model of a human kidney from the 1970s. It includes a stand and features the kidney profile – the renal cortex, renal medulla, proximal convoluted tubules, distal curved tubules, medullary loops, aggregate tubes, nipple tubes, renal small lamps, renal large lamps, renal pelvis, ureter, and interstitial arteries, veins, renal artery and veins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full-txt\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe piece has retained its original finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1970 -1980. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003ePlastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 9.5 in. x Dia 5.75 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe study of anatomy began at least as early as 1600BC in Egypt. The earliest examinations were sacrificial victims, which is a far cry from the sophisticated analyses of the body performed by modern scientists today. The use of 3D anatomical models is ubiquitous in its practitioner's education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMedical educators rely on models to depict anatomical structures in a more efficient format than the cadaver; to move away from the clutter, discomfort, and complexity of a cadaveric dissection; and to clarify characteristics or functions of an anatomical structure that are not readily apparent in situ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13768389820505,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-kidney-medical-display-1.jpg?v=1536810758"},{"product_id":"bronze-indian-shiva-sculpture-c-1950","title":"Bronze Hindu 8.5\" Shiva as Lord of the Dance Sculpture c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original bronze metal Hindu statue of \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eShiva as \"Lord of the Dance\" or \"Nataraja\"—nata meaning dance or performance, and raja meaning king or lord. It is a sacred object that represents all things coming to a natural end so they can begin anew. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe piece has retained its original bronze finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown, Southern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1930 - 1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast bronze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 8.5 in. x W 7.25 in. x D 2 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiva is frozen in the moment of his dance within the cosmic circle of fire that is the simultaneous and continuous creation and destruction of the universe. His hair, the long hair of the yogi, streams out across the space within the halo of fire that constitutes the universe.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his upper right hand he holds a drum whose beats syncopate the act of creation and the passage of time. His lower right palm is raised in a gesture that says, “Be not afraid, for those who follow the path of righteousness will have my blessing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his upper left hand he holds the flame of destruction that annihilates all the sounds that have been drummed into existence. Shiva’s right foot stands upon the huddled dwarf, the demon Apasmara, the embodiment of ignorance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13768439070809,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/indian-hindu-bronze-shiva-statue-lord-of-the-dance-nataraja-1_5cac37ce-f1b5-4314-82f9-aefc7a4c39c3.jpg?v=1536702860"},{"product_id":"incomeplete","title":"Die Cast Steel Toy Truck \"Buddy L Army Supply Corps\" c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original \u003cspan\u003edie cast steel toy truck with rubber wheels, finished in army-green powder coating\u003c\/span\u003e by the Buddy L Corporation. The truck has advertising on both sides that reads \"Buddy L Army Supply Corps\".\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe piece has appropriate patina for its age. There is some rust coming through its original finish and the signage has worn on both sides. The rubber wheels and toy mechanism are in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddy L Corporation (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec1940-70\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eDie cast steel, powder coating, rubber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 6.5 in. x W 14 in. x D 5.5 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddy L, introduced by Fred Lundahl and named for his son, was one of the most successful lines of toys in the USA. The Moline Pressed Steel Company in \u003cplace w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003ccity w:st=\"on\"\u003eMoline\u003c\/city\u003e, \u003cstate w:st=\"on\"\u003eIllinois\u003c\/state\u003e\u003c\/place\u003e began making the model vehicles in 1921 with the same heavy gauge steel they used in automobiles and trucks. The toys immediate popularity resulted in Moline shifting exclusively to the models within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddy L produced trains, construction, delivery and emergency vehicles, as well as Ford cars and trucks. All had moving parts, some had removable cargo and working hydraulics. Early vehicles averaged from 20 to 26 inches and were sturdy enough for a child to ride. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld War II's need for steel meant finding other materials, so Buddy L produced wood vehicles during those years. After the war, vehicle size decreased and Buddy L experimented with plastics, but quickly returned to metal fabrication in lighter gauge materials. In the 1970s, the company was sold to a Japanese firm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13768485470297,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/die-cast-steel-buddy-l-toy-army-supply-truck-in-green-1.jpg?v=1537304320"},{"product_id":"bronze-hindu-shiva-as-lord-of-the-dance-sculpture-8-5-c-1930","title":"Bronze Hindu Shiva as Lord of the Dance Sculpture 7\" c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original bronze metal Hindu statue of \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eShiva as \"Lord of the Dance\" or \"Nataraja\"—nata meaning dance or performance, and raja meaning king or lord. It is a sacred object that represents all things coming to a natural end so they can begin anew. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe piece has retained its original bronze finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown, Southern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1930 - 1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast bronze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 7 in. x W 6.5 in. x D 2.5 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiva is frozen in the moment of his dance within the cosmic circle of fire that is the simultaneous and continuous creation and destruction of the universe. His hair, the long hair of the yogi, streams out across the space within the halo of fire that constitutes the universe.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his upper right hand he holds a drum whose beats syncopate the act of creation and the passage of time. His lower right palm is raised in a gesture that says, “Be not afraid, for those who follow the path of righteousness will have my blessing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his upper left hand he holds the flame of destruction that annihilates all the sounds that have been drummed into existence. Shiva’s right foot stands upon the huddled dwarf, the demon Apasmara, the embodiment of ignorance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13778727403609,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/indian-hindu-bronze-shiva-statue-lord-of-the-dance-nataraja-1.jpg?v=1536702529"},{"product_id":"mahogany-and-brass-silverware-chest-from-pennsylvania-c-1868","title":"Mahogany and Brass Silverware Chest from Pennsylvania c.1868","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Mahogany and brass silverware chest from Pennsylvania USA, circa 1880. Engraved in the plaque is the name \"Frances Ruckman McCredy\". The wood is in excellent condition, with some wear and minor cracks expected of a piece from the period. The joins are dove-tailed and the handles and name tag are brass. The case is lined with chamois leather and has a triangular mount-board attached to the bottom. The lining has some water damage and the canvas lid strap has torn cleanly in two. The case comes with the original key which has a tag attached with France's name also. The lock works easily. This pieces has retained its original its original finish and has the appropriate patina for the age and use. The left handle has been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\"\u003eUnknown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Manufacturer) Frances Ruckman McCredy (Owner)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec1868-1880\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eMahogany, Chamois leather, Canvas, Brass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 12 in. x W 28 in. x D 20.5 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Wilson McCredy (1854-1924) was an iron merchant and alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1874). Born in Philadelphia, McCredy lived in the city for most of his life, residing in the Rittenhouse Square area. He enrolled as a student in the Arts department in 1870, but did not complete his degree and left college at the end of his freshman year, in 1871. Over the the following decades, however, he remained involved with many organizations connected with the University of Pennsylvania including the Delta Sigma fraternity (Delta chapter), for which he served as secretary. In the 1890s, he was a board member of the Penn Athletic Association, and was affiliated with the University Barge and Corinthians Yacht Clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe married Frances Hart Ruckman (b. 1868) on January 16, 1909. The couple had no children, and divided their time between their residence in Philadelphia and their summer home in Cape May, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrances R. McCredy, died December 26, 1964. Richard Wilson and Frances Ruckman McCredy are buried in the Doylestown Cemetery (Doylestown, Pennsylvania). Her estate was left to her brother John F. Ruckman who died 31 days later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13923571957849,"sku":"","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/large-wooden-trunk-silver-chest-frances-ruckman-mccredy-pennsylvania-1.jpg?v=1541377632"},{"product_id":"metal-farmhouse-basket-c-1920","title":"Metal Industrial Iron Basket c.1920-1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original painted iron basket from the early 20th century. It is an industrial piece, possibly from a foundry, that has been handmade by wrapping pieces of iron around the frame and riveting them together. T\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe original paint finish has the appropriate distressed patina for its age, and the piece is structurally in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1920-1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eHandmade, iron, painted finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 21 in. x Dia 17 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basket is one of humankind's oldest art forms, and prior to its invention people used tree bark to make simple containers. The basket is an ethnic and cultural icon that is filled with symbolism. The single most famous basket may well have been the one made of bulrushes and mud in which baby Moses floated to safety. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13923765420121,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-farmhouse-painted-blue-metal-cage-basket-1.jpg?v=1556824562"},{"product_id":"die-cast-steel-toy-truck-buddy-l-army-transport-c-1940","title":"Die Cast Steel Toy Truck \"Buddy L Army Transport\" c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original \u003cspan\u003edie cast steel toy truck with rubber wheels, finished in army-green powder coating\u003c\/span\u003e by the Buddy L Corporation. The truck has advertising on both sides that reads \"Buddy L Transport\".\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe piece has appropriate patina for its age. There is minimal rust coming through its original finish and the signage has very little wear on both sides. The rubber wheels and toy mechanism are in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddy L Corporation (Manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec1940-70\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eDie cast steel, powder coating, rubber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 7 in. x W 20 in. x D 6 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddy L, introduced by Fred Lundahl and named for his son, was one of the most successful lines of toys in the USA. The Moline Pressed Steel Company in \u003cplace w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003ccity w:st=\"on\"\u003eMoline\u003c\/city\u003e, \u003cstate w:st=\"on\"\u003eIllinois\u003c\/state\u003e\u003c\/place\u003e began making the model vehicles in 1921 with the same heavy gauge steel they used in automobiles and trucks. The toys immediate popularity resulted in Moline shifting exclusively to the models within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddy L produced trains, construction, delivery and emergency vehicles, as well as Ford cars and trucks. All had moving parts, some had removable cargo and working hydraulics. Early vehicles averaged from 20 to 26 inches and were sturdy enough for a child to ride. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld War II's need for steel meant finding other materials, so Buddy L produced wood vehicles during those years. After the war, vehicle size decreased and Buddy L experimented with plastics, but quickly returned to metal fabrication in lighter gauge materials. In the 1970s, the company was sold to a Japanese firm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14086312132697,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/die-cast-steel-buddy-l-toy-army-transport-truck-in-green-1.jpg?v=1537304631"},{"product_id":"die-cast-steel-sctructo-toy-truck-c-1930","title":"Die Cast Steel Sctructo Toy Truck c.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original die cast steel toy truck with rubber wheels, finished in army-green powder coating by the Buddy L Corporation. The truck has advertising on both sides that reads \"Buddy L Transport\". The piece has appropriate patina for its age. There is minimal rust coming through its original finish and the signage has very little wear on both sides. The rubber wheels and toy mechanism are in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCREATOR Structo Manufacturing (Manufacturer)\u003cbr\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE c1920-50\u003cbr\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Die cast steel, powder coating, rubber. \u003cbr\u003eCONDITION Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS H 6.5 in. x W 22 in. x D 6 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructo Manufacturing was founded in Freeport, Illinois in 1908, originally as the “Thompson Manufacturing Company”, and later changed to “Structo Manufacturing” in 1911. The name is a play on the inde-structo-ble quality of their steel building sets, and was used in their tag line “Structo Toys Makes Men of Boys!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steel building sets were the American equivalent of the more widely known Meccano and Erector sets. Builder kits featured roadsters, tractors and dump trucks which were introduced by Structo in 1917. After over half a century of toy vehicle production the company eventually sold to Ertl in Dyersville, Iowa in 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14086562185305,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/die-cast-steel-structo-manufacturing-truck-in-green-1.jpg?v=1537305633"},{"product_id":"pair-of-binoculars-by-lemaire-c-1800","title":"French Military Galilean Binoculars by Lemaire c.1850","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original pair of French military Galilean binoculars manufactured by Lemaire in Paris France. They are marked on each eyepiece with \"Lemaire Fabt Paris\" and the company's bee logo. The objective lenses are 50mm in diameter and their optics are good. The frame is a black coated metal and the barrels are covered with dark brown leather. The black metal focus wheel works well. The binoculars have their original leather strap, but there is no carrying case. \u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eOverall the piece is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eLemaire, France. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1850 -1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, metal, optical glass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. With appropriate patina for age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 6.5 in. x W 5 in\u003c\/span\u003e.  x D 2.25 in.\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques Lemaire began making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses in 1847 and was soon a major manufacturer noted for using mechanization, division of labor and interchangeable parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf made for the American or British market, the words \"\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eFabt\/ Fabricant Paris\" have been translated to \u003c\/span\u003e“Made in France” on the central brace and indicate a date after 1891 or 1887 respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14195710230617,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/pair-of-vintage-brown-leather-military-galilean-binoculars-by-lemaire-paris-1800s-1.jpg?v=1537486086"},{"product_id":"pair-of-french-military-galilean-binoculars-by-gieure-c-1880","title":"French Military Galilean Binoculars by Gieure c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original pair of French military Galilean binoculars manufactured by Gieure in France. They are marked on each eyepiece with \"Gieure Paris\". The objective lenses are 45mm in diameter and their optics are good. The frame is a black coated metal and marked with \"Militare\", serial number \"4172,5\", and a \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" face=\"Arial\"\u003etelemeter. T\u003c\/span\u003ehe barrels are covered with black leather. The black metal focus wheel works well. The binoculars have no leather strap, but there is a carrying case\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e in fair condition with appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e Gieure,\u003c\/span\u003e France. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, metal, optical glass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. With appropriate patina for age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 6 in. x W 4.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e.  x D 2 in.\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nGieure made both military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses.","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14197357445209,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/pair-of-vintage-black-leather-military-galilean-binoculars-by-gieure-paris-1800s-1.jpg?v=1537486252"},{"product_id":"french-military-porro-prism-field-binoculars-by-palomar-c-1950","title":"French Porro Prism \"American Style\" Binoculars by Palomar c.1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThis is an original pair of French porro prism field binoculars manufactured by Palomar, France. They are Palomar's American style center focus binocular, marked \"Palomar Paris\",  magnification \"8 x 26\" serial #\u003c\/span\u003e \"1763\". \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThe objective lenses are 35mm in diameter and their optics are good. The frame is a black coated magnesium and \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" face=\"Arial\"\u003et\u003c\/span\u003ehe barrels are covered with black pig leather. The metal focus wheel works well as does the individual right scope focus. The binoculars have their original leather strap and no carrying case. The piece is in excellent \u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003econdition with appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e Palomar,\u003c\/span\u003e France. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003e Pig leather, magnesium, optical glass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. With appropriate patina for age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 4.5 in. x W 6 in\u003c\/span\u003e.  x D 1.75 in.\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Westwood Import Company Inc 682 Mission Street San Francisco, California were the main importers of Palomar binoculars into the US retail market after WWII. The optics of Palomar binoculars were made from the finest optical glasses, ground and polished to microscopic tolerances. Anti-reflection double coating of lenses and prisms reduces glare and increases light transmission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pair of lenses are serial marked. And, according to their ad in an 1958 paper – whether you plan to study the habits of birds or plan to follow racers 'round the track, there's a Palomar binocular for you. Put yourself behind Palomar...\"The best thing next to your eyes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14199509188697,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/pair-of-vintage-palomar-american-style-porro-prism-field-binoculars-in-black.jpg?v=1543620510"},{"product_id":"shadowboxed-german-scientific-scrolls-c-1940","title":"Shadowboxed German Scientific Scroll of Chicken Anatomy c. 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage German scientific scroll of a chicken's anatomy by \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eJung Koch Quentel, Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e Beautifully vivid colors depict the biology of the animal, there is very little wear to the scroll. The piece is shadowboxed in a modern two inch black matte frame and the scroll has been set back to give the artifact an historical feel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eJung Koch Quentell (artists) Hagemann (manufacturer)\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted canvas, Glass. Newly framed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 56 in. x W 41 in. x D 2 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Jung Koch Quentell came to be as they were the last names of the three men, all scientists, who in the fifties designed the charts for the German publishing company Hagemann, which supplied learning aids to German Schools. Their aim was to create universal charts, without text, which would be easy to interpret for teachers in any language.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Important principles of these charts were that the colors were true (up to 10 colors per chart) and that the size of the charts were large enough to be seen by the entire classroom. The s\u003cspan class=\"\" id=\"result_box\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ecientific rigor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eand artistic perfection\u003c\/span\u003e they applied to creating these charts \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eensured\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003etheir international success\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hps alt-edited\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as learning aids. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14832005906521,"sku":"","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/framed-anatomical-classroom-scientific-scroll-chicken-science-class-classroom-art-shadowboxed-jung-koch-quentell-hagemann-circa-1930s-1.jpg?v=1593815660"},{"product_id":"framed-german-scientific-scroll-of-cow-anatomy-c-1940","title":"Shadowboxed German Scientific Scroll of Cow Anatomy c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage German scientific scroll of a cow's anatomy by \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eJung Koch Quentel, Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e Beautifully vivid colors depict the biology of the animal, there is very little wear to the scroll. The piece is shadowboxed in a modern two inch black matte frame and the scroll has been set back to give the artifact an historical feel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eJung Koch Quentell (artists) Hagemann (manufacturer)\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted canvas, Newly framed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 56 in. x W 41 in. x D 2 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Jung Koch Quentell came to be as they were the last names of the three men, all scientists, who in the fifties designed the charts for the German publishing company Hagemann, which supplied learning aids to German Schools. 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The piece is shadowboxed in a modern two inch black matte frame and the scroll has been set back to give the artifact an historical feel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eJung Koch Quentell (artists) Hagemann (manufacturer)\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted canvas, Newly framed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. 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The experience of seeing the work is really to experience unreality and the paradox of illusory space and movement. The artwork has been framed in a matte grey shadowbox frame with UV protection glass.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003ePatrick Hughes (artist) London\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eScreen Print on Paper, Matte Grey Frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 25 in. x W 42 in. x D 2.25 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePatrick was born in 1939 and held his first solo show in 1961 at the Portal Gallery, London. One of the major painters of contemporary British art, his works are in many public collections including: the British Library and the Tate Gallery, London; the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow; The Deutsche Bibliothek, Frankfurt and the Denver Art Museum. Hughes has exhibited in London and throughout Europe, South East Asia, America and Canada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHughes is known for exploiting the difference between perspective and reverspective and solidifying space. For the last 25 years his 3-D reverspective paintings have been exhibited around the world and featured in many public collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14964374700121,"sku":"","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/patrick-hughes-midcentury-artist-usa-infinity-geometric-1.jpg?v=1538805185"},{"product_id":"limited-edition-screen-print-on-reflection-by-patrick-hughes-c-1976","title":"Limited Edition Screen Print \"On Reflection\" by Patrick Hughes c.1976","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original limited edition screen print #49\/100 titled \"On Reflection\" by artist Patrick Hughes, London 1976. \"On Reflection\" is part of the  collection at the Arts Council of Great Britain ref# PAC 1642. It is one of Hughes' figurative works and features the artist's signature style, which is concerned with optical and visual illusions, the science of perception and the nature of artistic representation. The artwork has been framed in a matte grey shadowbox frame with UV protection glass.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003ePatrick Hughes (artist) London\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eScreen Print on Paper, Matte Grey Frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 35 in. x W 22 in. x D 2.25 in\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePatrick was born in 1939 and held his first solo show in 1961 at the Portal Gallery, London. One of the major painters of contemporary British art, his works are in many public collections including: the British Library and the Tate Gallery, London; the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow; The Deutsche Bibliothek, Frankfurt and the Denver Art Museum. Hughes has exhibited in London and throughout Europe, South East Asia, America and Canada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHughes is known for exploiting the difference between perspective and reverspective and solidifying space. For the last 25 years his 3-D reverspective paintings have been exhibited around the world and featured in many public collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15079660879961,"sku":"","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/patrick-hughes-midcentury-artist-uk-topless-woman-looking-in-mirror-titled-on-reflection-1.jpg?v=1538969055"},{"product_id":"oil-on-canvas-sailor-by-helen-mcafferty-c-2015","title":"Acrylic on Canvas Portrait \"First Class Petty Officer\" by Helen Mahaffey C.1942-1959","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original acrylic portrait on canvas \u003cspan class=\"style19\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eof a \"First Class Petty Officer\" a US Naval officer in his formal dress uniform\u003c\/span\u003e by artist Helen Mahaffey. The painting depicts an enlisted sailor between 1942 and 1959, which can be deduced from the patch on his uniform. It presents a conventional and whimsical portrait. The style is characterized by the careful balance of color, lighting and mood. The artwork has been framed in a gold decorative frame typical of the mid-century period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eHelen Mahaffey (artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1942-1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eAcrylic on Panel, Gold Frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age. Painting in excellent condition, frame in good with minor structural damage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 29  in. x W 23.5 in. x D  2.25 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003eThe left arm patch depicts an enlisted Aviation Radioman First Class.  Radioman (radio operator) is depicted by three lightening bolts and the addition of wings to the lightening bolts makes him an Aviation Radioman.  Three red stripes indicate that he is a First Class Petty Officer (E-6), one step below Chief Petty Officer.  From 1942 to 1948 he would have been called an Aviation Radioman First Class (ARM 1). In 1948 the rating was renamed Aviation Electronicsman (AL 1) and the winged lightening bolts retained.  In 1959 the rate  was merged into the Aviation Electronic Technician (AT) rating.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15079792935001,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/acrylic-on-canvas-of-usa-navy-sailor-bluejacket-by-helen-mahaffey-1.jpg?v=1538971928"},{"product_id":"oil-on-canvas-californian-lawyer-unattributed-c-1904","title":"Oil on Canvas \"Californian Lawyer\" Unattributed c.1904","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original oil portrait on canvas \u003cspan class=\"style19\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eof a prominent Santa Rosa lawyer, California USA 1904. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecareful balance of lighting and mood creates a stately and wise portrait. The subject's eyes give a sense that he is very accomplished and intelligent, however he has retained a hint of humility. The artwork is in a stable condition. There has been minor repair work performed on the back side of the portrait to a tear approx 2\" in length. It has been stretched over a frame and the piece is unframed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown (artist) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1904\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eOil on Canvas Panel, unframed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-wear\"\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e 2\" repair on back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 30 in. x W 25 in. x D 1 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003e\n\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnknown.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15083593662553,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/large-oil-painting-portrait-of-santa-rosa-lawyer-1904-1.jpg?v=1538974496"},{"product_id":"american-studio-craftsman-leather-chairs-c-1950","title":"Pair of American Studio Craftsman Leather Chairs c.1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is per chair. This is an original\u003cspan\u003e set of two studio crafted chairs, made of a sturdy Koawood frame with rounded corners. The backrest and seating are made of a red-brown leather with a beautiful and heavy patina. The back is made of one piece of leather and the seating is webbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe piece has retained its original finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eWood, Leather. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. 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A major root of this rejection was the previous generation of European avant-gardes who came to the U.S. before and after WWII, many of whom were educated at the Bauhaus and took up teaching posts at U.S. institutions like Black Mountain College and Cranbrook Art Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period's financial prosperity allowed for this rejection of mass-production to happen—particularly training in applied arts (supported by the G.I. Bill) and the support of studios set up for one-of-a-kind object production. 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It features a chrome base, custom \u003cspan\u003eDivina Melange wool fabric and two side cushions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"dnn_ctr631_modelDescription_LabelModelDescription\"\u003eThis model differs from the 905 designed in 1964 through its raised back cushions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe piece is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eArtifort Design Group (artist and manufacturer) Netherlands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome, Upholstered \u003cspan class=\"introtekst\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"dnn_ctr631_modelDescription_LabelModelDescription\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivina Melange Wool Fabric. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003eH 32.3 in. x W 95 in. x D 31.1 in.\u003c\/span\u003e Seat \u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-seat-height\"\u003e16.9 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-seat-height\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJules Wagemans set up business as an upholsterer in Maastricht in 1890. His son, Henricus Wagemans, expanded the company into a furniture factory, which had a showroom in Amsterdam by the end of the nineteen twenties and was already well known nationally. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: robotoregular, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe economic recession of the nineteen-thirties forced  them to create a distinctive profile. The emphasis came to lie on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: robotoregular, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003efunctionality, comfort and quality combined with aesthetically pleasing design and an innovative use of materials. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: robotoregular, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eIn 1928 the new brand name was introduced: Artifort, derived from the Latin word ‘ars’ meaning art or knowledge, and ‘fortis’ meaning strong or powerful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: robotoregular, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eArtifort and Kho Liang Ie introduced designs in the 60s that ensured the company became a runaway success internationally, both with architects and lovers of design. In 1959, Kho Liang Ie recruited the French designer Pierre Paulin, whose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: robotoregular, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 19.0909px;\"\u003edesigns were striking, brightly colored seating sculptures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 19.0909px;\"\u003eRight up to today, they are regarded as the face of the Artifort collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15257139740761,"sku":"","price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/artifort-905-three-seat-comfort-sofa-in-divina-melange-wool-fabric-1.jpg?v=1539218673"},{"product_id":"copy-of-copy","title":"Louise Hahn Oil on Canvas Protrait 1933","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eABOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original oil portrait on canvas by artist Louise Hahn. The painting depicts a well dressed gentlemen who was a prominent lawyer in Santa Rosa, California in the 1930s. It is signed by the artist and dated 1933. The style is characterized by the careful balance of color, lighting and mood. The artwork is unframed. This piece has maintained its color and has minor structural damage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Louise Hahn (artist) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1933\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on Canvas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Wear consistent with age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H  40 in. x W 32 in. x D 1 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBiography: Louise Hahn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in California on Dec. 20, 1910.  Hahn had her first solo exhibition at the Stanford Art Gallery in 1934.  After her marriage to Donald Fletcher in 1936, she settled in San Mateo, CA and lived there until her death on Dec. 30, 1987.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15260732063833,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/dr-fowler-oil-on-canvas-by-seymour-thomas-1900-3.jpg?v=1539220828"},{"product_id":"copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy","title":"Untitled Oil on Canvas Portrait of WWii Serviceman c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original oil portrait on canvas \u003cspan class=\"style19\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eof a United States Army WWll serviceman in his full dress uniform. \u003c\/span\u003eThe style is characterized by the careful balance of color, lighting and mood. A very striking piece with the green of the uniform and the red of his hair. An artist signature is located on the bottom right. The artwork is unframed and has maintained its color and has the appropriate wear consistent with age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown. (artist) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eOil on Canvas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eWear consistent with age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 31 in. W 28 in. D 1 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnknown.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15260772204633,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/wwii-serviceman-red-hair-oil-on-canvas-1.jpg?v=1539220879"},{"product_id":"copy-1","title":"Antique Mahogany and Large Brass Folding Camera, circa 1890s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRochester Optical Co. \"Universal\" Camera in 5x7 format. Introduced in 1890, this camera was the first in a string of \"English Style\" of folding view cameras produced by ROC. These cameras featured minimal weight and dimensions for maximum portability accomplished though clever design. Due to the fine mahogany woodworking and high fit and brass finish to this model, it was ROC's most expensive camera in their catalogue when it was introduced. ROC went on to make and sell many more compact English style cameras into the mid-1890s, such as the Carlton, King, Monitor, Kenwood and Premo View models. The camera collapses down to just 2.75\" thick. Comes with a leather lens cap.\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Proxima Nova Light', 'Helvetica Neue', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-line; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eRochester Optical Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, Mahogany, optical glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. With appropriate patina for age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Proxima Nova Light', 'Helvetica Neue', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eH 9.5 in. x W 9 in. x D 19 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Rochester Optical Company became one of the most dominant and influential camera companies in the 1880's and 90's, prior to the rise of the Eastman Kodak Company.\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn 1903 George Eastman purchased the Rochester Optical and Camera Company for $330,000, after it had suffered massive losses due to market conditions and competition. Eastman changed their name back to the Rochester Optical Company. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1907 it became the Rochester Optical Division of the Eastman Kodak Company, and then in 1918 the Rochester Optical Department of the Eastman Kodak Company. They continued to produce the Premo line until 1921.","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15260928344153,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/2018-09-10-04.09.51.jpg?v=1540332795"},{"product_id":"copy-of-copy-1","title":"French Optometrist Eye Testing Kit c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eThis is an original Victorian optometrist eye testing kit by Nachet \u0026amp; Fils, Paris. The interior of the kit is lined in purple velvet with the company's logo and address details embossed in gold. The item is numbered #3263. The optical testing lenses have been wrapped in brass and fit into numbered slots that are divided into spherical\/ cylindrical\/ concave and convex categories.The \u003cspan class=\"first-half\"\u003escript lens number has been engraved in the glass. \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a hand held optical testing device of the period, that is unlikely to be part of the original kit. The exterior of the case is made from black leather with brass locks and clasp detailing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eThe piece is in excellent condition with the appropriate patina for its age. Some of the lenses are missing, as are the three trial optical glasses that would have been in the original box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNachet \u0026amp; Frils, Paris\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, brass, optical glass, velvet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. With appropriate patina for age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 2.75 in. x W 19.5 in.  x D 11.75 in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNachet \u0026amp; Frils\u003c\/span\u003e were a scientific-instrument manufacturing firm which specialized in microscopes. It was founded in Paris in 1839 by Camille Sébastien Nachet (1799-1881). Nachet's business was continued by his descendants Alfred (1831-1908) and Albert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNachet was considered the most famous French microscope maker of the period. He introduced and created special instruments such as inverted, petrographic, as well as two and three eyepiece microscopes. His company remained in business for most of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15260999516249,"sku":"","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/19th-century-french-leather-velvet-brass-optical-case-nachet-_-frils-paris-2.jpg?v=1544842588"},{"product_id":"copy-9","title":"Antique Adding Machine by Victor Adding Machine Co. c.1919","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe is an antique steel and glass adding machine by the Victor Adding Machine Co. Chicago, U.S.A.. The \"Victor\" name is on the front, top and back of the piece. The patent emblem is on the back with a date of \"June 20th, 1919-April 13th, 1920\". The model number is #200. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Tahoma', sans-serif, serif, 'EmojiFont';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe body is steel, metal, and wood on the handle. With a fully functional wood and steel lever, the numbers calculate, print on the paper and display in the glass viewing window on the body. The black, white and red push button numbers are Bakelite, the first plastic produced. Two ribbon holders are on the top with a manually operated dial to rotate the paper. The piece has retained its original finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor Adding Machine Company (manufacturer) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1919 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, Metal, Bakelite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 10 in. W 10 in. D 17 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Victor Adding Machine Company was founded in 1918 and the first Victor Adding Machine was introduced in 1919. This piece is their company's first printing calculator, which cost $100 back then. Nine years later Victor introduced subtractor machines that could both add and subtract. During World War II, Victor manufactured the Norden Bombsight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This was a revolutionary piece of technology that allowed pilots to drop bombs with greater precision and accuracy, thus minimizing civilian casualties. Victor made additional contributions to the war effort, manufacturing an aircraft compass and a B-24 bomber turret gunsight. Fast forward to current day, after becoming the provider of Sharp calculators in the US and Latin America, Victor is now the largest provider of printing calculators in the US. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15261567221849,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-victor-adding-machine-1.jpg?v=1539222021"},{"product_id":"copy-11","title":"Wood, Brass and Calfskin Snare Drum c.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full-txt\"\u003eVintage brass, wood and stretched calfskin snare drum. The calfskin has no cracks and is intact. The drum retains is original painted detailing on the sides. Possibly used in a marching band. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe piece has retained its original finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1920-1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eWood, brass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 10 in. x Dia 14 in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe snare drum seems to have descended from a medieval drum called the tabor, which was a drum with a single-gut snare strung across the bottom. It is a little bigger than a medium tom and was first used in war, often played with a fife (pipe); the player would play both the fife and drum.  By the 15th century, the size of the snare drum had increased and had a cylindrical shape. This simple drum with a simple snare became popular with the Swiss mercenary troops who used the fife and drum from the 15th to 16th centuries. The drum was made deeper and carried along the side of the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFurther developments appeared in the 17th century, with the use of screws to hold down the snares, giving a brighter sound than the rattle of a loose snare. During the 18th century, the snare drum underwent changes which improved its characteristic sound. Metal snares appeared in the 20th century. Today the snare drum is used in jazz, pop music and modern orchestras.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"History\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thumbinner\" style=\"width: 222px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thumb tright\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15261636329561,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-brass-and-wood-snare-drum-with-painted-detail-2.jpg?v=1539222111"},{"product_id":"19th-century-beaver-skin-top-hat-original-leather-hat-box-c-1880","title":"19th Century Beaver Skin Top Hat \u0026 Original Leather Hat Box, c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Dunlap and Co. beaver skin top hat with its original leather box by Collins and Fairbanks which was made in New York,1880. The box is engraved with the original owner's initials, \"H.H.S.\" The hat is covered in beaver silk, which is in good condition, showing some wear to the edges of the brim and to the lining. The leather hat box is in excellent condition for its age with minor scuff marks. It has a brass latch, original key, original hat brush and original hand held brush, which are all included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunlap and Co. (Hat)\/ Collins and Fairbanks (Leather box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, Animal skin, Brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Good.  Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 6.5 in. x D 11in. W 9 in. (Hat)\/ H 11.5 in. x W 14.75 in. x D 9.75 in. (Box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Dunlap received his first job at the age of 12 in 1857 as a general office boy for Charles Knox, of Knox Hats in New York, and soon graduated to the ranks of the hat salesmen. Several years later, when he was refused a raise, Dunlap left to start his own business. Thus began the famed Dunlap hat company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 1890's Dunlap Hats were known for their high end top hats and bowlers which eventually outsold the Knox in Manhattan. For many years small hat-makers held up their spring lines until they could imitate the Dunlap derby. However, the demand for the style declined in the twentieth century and by 1918 Dunlap was acquired by Knox, though hats under the Dunlap name continued to be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15261662150745,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/dunlap-and-co-beaver-skin-top-hat-and-leather-hat-box-by-collins-and-fairbanks-england-1.jpg?v=1539222138"},{"product_id":"copy-13","title":"Nautical Deck Rope, c.1940-1960","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVintage nautical ship deck rope. The rope is very thick and pliable. The rope is pictured as a spool but is loose and can be used for any purpose. The ends have been taped with electrical tape. The rope has retained it original structure and is in excellent condition with the appropriate wear for its age. There are two lengths of rope available. Price is per rope. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1940-1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural fibers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eL 650 in. x Dia. 2.5 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15261779296345,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/large-vintage-nautical-manilla-rope-1.jpg?v=1556825897"},{"product_id":"copy-14","title":"Early 20th c. S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif. Life Perserver c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWorld War II era life preserver from a Safety, Security and Law Enforcement  vessel called the L.E. Hurwitz in Alemeda, California. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCREATOR Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Foam, canvas, paint\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCONDITION Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDIMENSIONS H 23\" in. x W 23\" in. x D 4\" in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ci_author\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Droid Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancient.eu\/image\/4325\/\" title=\"Durga, Aihole\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLife preservers, or personal flotation devices, take two main forms– those that are worn, and those that are tossed. They are known by many names, including kisby rings, Mae Wests, life buoys, perry buoys, cork jackets and life savers. That last name is perhaps the most pertinent, since they have indeed saved many thousands of lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15261876125785,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-white-life-preserver-alameda-california-ssle-hurwitz-1940s-1.jpg?v=1539222411"},{"product_id":"copy-19","title":"Silver Plated Trophy Cup \"California State Fair\" c. 1936","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original trophy cup from the California State Fair awarded to Yolo County for their county exhibit in 1936. The extra large trophy cup is silver plated with hammered detail on the handles. The trophy base is made from Bakelite and has a medal label inside that reads \"International Silver Co. Trophy 1423.\" There are some dents in the cup itself and the base has some scuff marks, otherwise this piece has appropriate patina for its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eInternational Silver Co. (manufacturer) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1930-1936\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eSilver plating, Bakelite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 20 in. x W 11 in. x D 7.5 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1854 the California State Legislature created the State Agricultural Society and an exhibit of the state's fruits, vegetables, flowers, grain and livestock, was scheduled for the first time in San Francisco at the Music Hall on Bush Street San Francisco, with the stock being shown at Mission Dolores. $5000 worth of premiums were offered for the best of the show. The fair was held in a different city each year with San Jose, Stockton and Marysville all hosting, before an exhibit hall was built in Sacramento for the fair be given a permanent residence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#400000\"\u003eThe \"International Silver Company\" was formed in 1898 by various independent New England silversmiths that joined themselves together to form a company that became the world's largest manufacturer of silverware with an authorized capital of $20,000,000. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15262159437913,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/large-vintage-pewter-loving-cup-trophy-with-black-base-california-state-fair-1936-1.jpg?v=1539222777"},{"product_id":"copy-29","title":"Large Wooden Industrial Foundry Mold, circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full-txt\"\u003eLarge industrial wood mold used to make metal parts in San Jose California. The piece consists of two halves when joined together create a round, manufacturing part. This item can be displayed as an industrial part or separate the pieces and hang them on the wall. \u003cbr\u003eThis piece would lend itself to creating sconces out of them by putting a light inside each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-ds__full-txt\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe piece has retained its original finish and is in excellent condition with appropriate patina for its age.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003ePainted wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 38 in. W 14 in. D 14 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFoundry molds and patterns are wooden tools, carved out or built up to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. To make a wooden mold, wood needs to be stacked up, like a relief, or cut out, like a sunken relief, with handles or other pieces to grab and pick up the mold from the molding material. Individual pattern pieces that get packed into the molding material are carved and shaped. The space or forms that these pieces make in the molding material will be the inverse of the final cast piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThese antique foundry molds from the Machine Age are a reminder of the nation’s industrial past, a large factor in shaping the culture of the Modern era in America. They are unique, authentic pieces formed through a number of processes and craftsmanship. Additionally, these pieces could be hung from the walls to serve as pieces of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15262615371865,"sku":"","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/large-industrial-wooden-foundry-mould-painted-black-and-red-1.jpg?v=1539223397"},{"product_id":"copy-31","title":"WWii Naval Battalion Photo c.1944","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original photograph of a U.S. Navy battalion. The large black and white photo has printed on the bottom of the photo \"Company 836-44 Regiment 1-Battalion 1-U.S. NAVAL TRAINING CENTER-Farragut, Idaho-F. Brown C.Sp. Co. Cmdr-Sept. 28, 1944\" The photograph is in its original frame with black trim and retains its color and sharpness with the appropriate patina given the age. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eU.S. Navy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003ePhoto paper, Wood.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood minor wear consistent with age and use.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 11 in. x W 20 in. x D .75 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"about_user-story__section\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFarragut Naval Training Station was a U.S. Navy training center during World War ll in the western United States. It was located in Northern Idaho. The base was named after David Farragut \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e(1801–1870),\u003c\/span\u003e the first admiral in the \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003eU.S. Navy\u003c\/span\u003e and the leading naval officer during the \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003eCivil War.\u003c\/span\u003e The site became Farragut State Park 52 years ago in 1966.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15262786682969,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/photograph-of-us-navy-_836-1944-original-frame-3.jpg?v=1556826874"},{"product_id":"copy-37","title":"Leather Everlast #14 Boxing Gloves, circa 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is a original pair of Everlast leather boxing gloves. The boxing gloves are black leather with gold leather piping, yellow laces and a leather \"Everlast\" tag. Number \"14\" is on the palm of each glove. A very thick pair of boxing gloves that retain much of their original design. Made in U.S.A. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eEverlast, USA. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eLeather\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 12 in. x W 6 in. x D 6 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe name Everlast is synonymous with boxing, although the company started out as a swimwear manufacturer in the Bronx in 1910. Seventeen year-old Jacob Golomb, the son of a tailor and an avid swimmer, was dissatisfied with swimsuits of the time that barely lasted a season, and began making suits that he guaranteed would last for a full year. He proudly gave them the name \"EVERLAST\", and although the swimsuits did not last throughout history, the name did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOver the subsequent years, Golomb transformed his company into a small retail store that carried a full line of sports equipment. In 1917, a young fighter named Jack Dempsey introduced boxing to Golomb and Everlast. Dempsey asked Golomb to construct protective headgear that would last more than 15 rounds of intensive boxing training. Golomb special designed the training gear for Dempsey. In 1919, Dempsey won the world's heavyweight championship wearing boxing gloves made for him by Golomb; Everlast became the headquarters for boxing equipment throughout the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15263116492889,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-adult-boxing-gloves-byeverlast-1960s-1.jpg?v=1539224031"},{"product_id":"american-studio-craftsman-leather-chairs-c-1951","title":"Large Steel Industrial 80 Cubicle Machinist Cabinet c.1930-1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original industrial machinist cabinet. The cabinet is made of  two different thickness of steel. The top, sides and bottom are a thinner steel with thick bands of steel running across the front. The cabinet has a total of 80 cubicles. Each cubicle is 5 3\/8\" h 4.75\" w 13\" d with a 1.5\" h band across each row. The top row of cubicles is slightly smaller in height at 5\" h. The top row has dimensions written on the steel band. The white numbers appear to be newer and were added later. A very striking piece that could be used to hold wine bottles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1930-1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eSteel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003eH 56.5 in. x W 41.5 in. x D 15 in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIndustrial steel cabinets were commonplace in factories and machine shops in the early 20th century. There were generally used to hold spare parts, nuts and bolts, or cold and hot rolled steel bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15344875700313,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/industrial-black-metal-multidraw-factory-cabinet-1.jpg?v=1539756070"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-schoolhouse-fireplace-surround-c-1800","title":"Cast Iron Schoolhouse Fireplace Surround c.1800","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eABOUT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is an original cast iron fireplace surround. The piece dates to the nineteenth century and was originally in a San Francisco school. The body is dark blue with yellow, geometric patterns on the front and stylized leaf pattern on the mantel. A large \"key stone\" element is located in the center. The piece is structurally sound and has retained much of its original paint. The mantel is structurally sound and is in a distressed condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1800-1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCast Iron, Paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood.  Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 45 in. x D 12 in. W 53 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn the mid 1800’s, as households began burning coal instead of wood there was a shift in design to horseshoe-arched cast iron styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMore ornate fireplace designs emerged with the Victorian age in 1837. Designed with overmantels and columns these fireplaces included a cast-iron combination- the first inserts. The legs of the surround were also detailed with decorative tiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBy the 20th century, the fireplace and mantel designs became simpler with surround molds of stone or brick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16032857030745,"sku":"","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/ninteenth-century-metal-fireplace-surround-1.jpg?v=1540767222"},{"product_id":"wwll-navy-photograph-in-original-frame-c-1940","title":"WWii Navy Photograph in Original Frame c. 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original photo of a U.S. Navy platoon. The large rectangular photo pictures a group of Navymen with a flag that says \"225\" The photo is black and white and framed in the original wooden frame. The picture has retained its original crispness. The frame is in good condition with minor wear and the appropriate patina for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo paper, Wood. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 9.25 in. x W 33 in. x D .75 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnknown. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16365382467673,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/2018-10-06-04.27.38.jpg?v=1556826934"},{"product_id":"catchers-mask-001","title":"Metal and Leather Platform Catcher's Mask c.1960","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original vintage catcher's mask. The main body is aluminum with thick, black leather padding. The padding is held onto the body of the mask by leather straps with brass snaps. There are initials and an date scratched on the upper left side \"W.S.U. and W.P.E. 2-66\" The piece has retained most of it's original finish and is in good condition with appropriate patina for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum, Leather, Brass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Wear consistent with age and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 9 in. W 8.5 in. D 4.5 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3e474c; font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eMasks were more obviously a protective device. Probably the first one was invented by an Ivy League man, Fred Thayer, who in 1876 adapted a fencing mask for Alexander Tyng, then with the Harvard Nine. At first, Thayer’s better mouse trap was derisively called a rat trap. But the catcher’s mask caught on quickly among pros and amateurs alike and was in wide use by the 1880s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3e474c; font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eThayer’s patented mask (patent 200,358) went into the Spalding catalog for the 1878 season, and adaptations followed quickly. Its simple forehead and chin rests were embellished with padding—made from “imported dog skin,” according to one Spalding catalog— to insulate the steel-mesh frame from the catcher’s face. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3e474c; font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eThe “platform mask,” a one-piece aluminum casting with horizontal crossbars instead of soldered mesh, was patented by umpire James E. Johnstone in 1921. Mesh still evolved, though, getting springy, shock-absorbing action and ball-deflecting shapes in the 1920s. One such mask designed by H. Goldsmith in 1923  had a padded “oval surround” with two cross bars. Other mask materials have come along, but carbon-steel wire mesh remains the material of choice to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16595978059865,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-black-leather-catchers-mask-1.jpg?v=1540762795"},{"product_id":"catchers-mask-003","title":"Steel Wire and Leather Catcher's Masks by Wilson c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original vintage catcher's mask by Wilson. The main body is carbon steel with thick, tan leather padding. The padding is held onto the body of the mask by brown leather straps and rawhide laced through grommets. The Wilson label is affixed to the fabric strap. The piece has retained most of its original finish and is in good condition with appropriate patina for its age. The steel band that runs across the forehead is missing. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steel, Leather, Rawhide, Fabric.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Wear consistent with age and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 8.25 in. W 7.5 in. D 3 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasks were more obviously a protective device. Probably the first one was invented by an Ivy League man, Fred Thayer, who in 1876 adapted a fencing mask for Alexander Tyng, then with the Harvard Nine. At first, Thayer’s better mouse trap was derisively called a rat trap. But the catcher’s mask caught on quickly among pros and amateurs alike and was in wide use by the 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThayer’s patented mask went into the Spalding catalog for the 1878 season, and adaptations followed quickly. Its simple forehead and chin rests were embellished with padding—made from “imported dog skin,” according to one Spalding catalog— to insulate the steel-mesh frame from the catcher’s face. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “platform mask,” a one-piece aluminum casting with horizontal crossbars instead of soldered mesh, was patented by umpire James E. Johnstone in 1921. Mesh still evolved, though, getting springy, shock-absorbing action and ball-deflecting shapes in the 1920s. One such mask designed by H. Goldsmith in 1923  had a padded “oval surround” with two cross bars. Other mask materials have come along, but carbon-steel wire mesh remains the material of choice to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilson Sporting Goods Co. This Chicago-based manufacturer of athletic gear began in 1913 as Ashland Manufacturing, which was as a subsidiary of the Wilson\u0026amp; Co. meat company. By the middle of the 20th century, Wilson had become the leading sporting goods manufacturer in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16596070203481,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/products\/vintage-tan-leather-catchers-mask-by-spalding-2.jpg?v=1544896452"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/collections\/custom-round-iron-dining-table-19th-century-clock-face-glass-circa-1800s-13.jpg?v=1648499668","url":"https:\/\/s16home.com\/collections\/new-arrivals.oembed?page=130","provider":"S16 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}