Very Early X-Ray Building Sign

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.

This impressive lamp started life as a 1930s X-ray machine. The head Was an aluminum spot lite that we fit to the heavy duty arm. The articulated arm and lamp were polished to a brig...

This impressive lamp started life as a 1930s X-ray machine. The head Was an aluminum spot lite that we fit to the heavy duty arm. The articulated arm and lamp were polished to a brig...

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,

Vintage London hospital x-ray sign that hung above the x-ray room door of the inpatient ward. The words ‘In Use’ illuminate when switched on. London,...

This sign originally hung on a Coca Cola Bottling Company building in Longview, Texas. It was made in the first half of the 20th century, circa 1910. This sign contains seven differe...

Rare early enamel sign advertising Eley-Knoch shot gun cartridges Very Rare old sign, is made in ceramic enamel it is a heavy piece with the usu...

1950’s Very Large Original Sign Letter C – One Meter High. Made from galvanised sheet metal with the original faded paint. The original neon glass tubi...