Janakos & Company Historical Memorabilia

Two vintage sign letters, "T" and "O". Cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina to finish. "T" Measures: 11 inches wide. 18" high. 1.25 inc...

A large-Scale gold leaf sign letter measuring 46.75 inches wide. Made of cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina. 46.75 inches wide. 20.25 inches high. 1.75 inches deep.

Vintage and historical leather and painted wood horse collar from Barnum & Bailey Circus. Embossed in leather "Barnum & Bailey". Could be converted into a mirror or simply enjoyed as...

Vintage and historical leather and painted wood horse collar from Barnum & Bailey Circus. Embossed in leather "Barnum & Bailey" and "King". Assuming the name of the horse was King. C...

A collection of 10 Interview magazines with the origin of Andy Warhol. Ten issues featuring interviews with celebrities Robin Williams, Catherine Oxenberg, Aretha Franklin, Diane Kea...

A one-of-a-kind important and historical aeronautical achievement presentation in the form of a lamp. Engraved on what appears to be a brass mortar shell. Presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Arthur Smith was a famous American airplane pilot during the early 20th century. Measures 28.5 inches to top of finial. This lamp was presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Aerial exhibitionist Art Smith barnstorming Japan in 1916, 1917. A 10 year old, Honda Mamamatsucho, pedaling a borrowed bicycle over 10 miles to witness the event. Honda would later cite the experience as one of the most impressive things he"d ever seen which cemented his interest in mechanical objects and motorized vehicles that years later led to the creation of the eponymous company bearing his name. SOURCE: HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ARTHUR R. SMITH 1890-1926 Was Fort Wayne Indiana's "Bird Boy." He was a pioneer of aviation, a creative thinker, and a hard worker whose self-confidence and faith brought the thrill of flight to legions of people across the U.S. and Japan. Just two years after the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk...

Industrial workshop hand truck with original red painted oak. Punched into back plate "Boiler Shop". Period pulleys, chain and rope a bonus. Great use as a man cave, vintage auto or ...

Unusual ceremonial / presentation gavel presented to Angelo Carlo Bosso, president of the California Pharmaceutical Association 1941-1942. Turned wood in the form of medicine bottles...

Extraordinary example of WWl Trench Art. Historical significance as this vase is signed by the soldier that crafted it, "Lieutenant Thorburn" including regiment "62nd Reg" and date "1918-19". Also inscribed A. E. F. The AEF helped the French Army on the Western Front during the Aisne Offensive (at the Battle of Château-Thierry and Battle of Belleau Wood...

Scarce, Silvertone clock radio. Made by the Colonial Radio Company in 1931 and retailed under the Silvertone name by Sears Roebuck Company. Exceptional con...

Historic photograph of the first mayor of San Francisco, California after the 1906 earthquake. Edward Robeson Taylor (September 24, 1838 – July 5,...