Radio Guy & Early Electrics Furniture
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Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large delicate tin model made around the same time the real Tin Goose was flying. The wingspan is an impressive 40 inches. The wheels are rubber and the 4 part windshield is glass. I'm surprised the model survived in such nice and complete condition for about 90 years. We had a custom display stand made for it that brings it to another level.
Between 1926 and 1933 some 200 Trimotors were built in Ford's own factory. Corrugated metal on great thick monoplane wings was a German development, used in Junker JU-52 planes that were flying the Berlin-Rome-London route. Trimotors were flown by airlines, oil companies and wealthy individuals. The Ford Trimotor...
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Early 20th Century Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures
Materials
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Heavy Riveted Industrial Table Base
Located in Peekskill, NY
This table features a one-of-a-kind Industrial base. We discovered this amazing hand-wrought and riveted drum in an early brick foundry building. It's at least 100-125 years old. It ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Rare German 1800s Anatomical Horse Model, Signed A.M.Sommer
By Frederik Sommer
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an important handmade large scale papier mâché anatomical model of a horse. It's close to two thirds scale and over four foot long. At the turn of the century France and Berl...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Unique And Early Safety Helmet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This type of head gear was used in shops to protect workers from flying particles. This hood was perfect if you worked on grinders or a wire wheel. This shop...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
1911, The Lady Claire Dress Form, Very Rare
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've had an example of this dress form in my personal collection. It's an amazing piece of engineering and one of my favorite items... something I decided to never sell it. The Lady Claire...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
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Original Plaster Artists Model for Larger Bronze Statue
Located in Peekskill, NY
Other than the patch that reads airborne on the statue's shoulder with a parachute there is no other markings or signatures. It stands an impressive 42 inches and is very well done. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Figurative Sculptures
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Plaster
1800s Lead Garden Statue
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a 20 inch statue of a child holding a flame. The sculpture mislead and surprisingly heavy for its size. The patina is beautiful.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Life-Size Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure
Located in Peekskill, NY
This mid-1800s child is a “mix” between an early articulated artist model and a lay figure mannequin. It must have been made by special request be...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Fabric
Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
By Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful piece of Americana! It’s an authentic penny scale that were often used at drug stores during the last part of the 1800s-circa 1920s. It's a large floor model penny scale from circa 1920s. This scale was made by the Columbia Weighing Machine Co. NY. It measures 70 1/2 inches tall by 16 1/2 inches wide and the bottom portion is 27 inches from front to back. Sides are made of wood, the bottom portion where you stand is made of porcelain with mozaic tiles, and there are two mirrored sections on the front of the scale. Scale is in working order but needs an adjustment or I've finally lost a few pounds. The Columbia Weighing Machine Company was founded in Pittsburgh in 1902. Ten years later they moved to the Bronx NY. The company started making coin operated scales...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
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Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles.
We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece.
This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best signs I've ever had. It's 10 feet 8 inches long by 19 inches by 5 inches thick. The letters are painted in the negative, just like an X-ray. The letters are "...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Signs
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Tin
Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late 1800s. It measures an impressive 6 foot.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Models and Miniatures
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Metal
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint. It's very well done and a wonderful piece of Folk Art.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Signs
Materials
Iron
Architectural Element with Amazing Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early plaster detail has weathered so deeply that it has the feel of coral. On this object the patina is more important than the subject. You can even see some traces of moss st...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Architectural Elements
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Huge Impressive Movie Theater Lion
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm told that this Lion was an architectural element outside a theater. It looks like MGM but can't say for sure. The weathered patina tells me it was mounted outdoors and the scale ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Composition
Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
It is difficult to bind a folding chair with any style. With the rolled iron and ball feet his ichair has a unique and light Bistro look to it. We only have the one chair but sometim...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Truffle Pig, Large Articulated 1800s French Trade Stimulator
Located in Peekskill, NY
This five foot plus papier mâché pig was used as a fund raiser or trade stimulator. The brass stomach plaque has a coin slot and reads in French... Pu...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art
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Paper
Amazing Full Size Hardstone Burial Suit
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a full size hardstone burial suit. It was created from 1000s of small tiles made from real jade. Each piece has four holes and is tied together wit...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...
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