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Antique Industrial Arched Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood, Group 3

About the Item

Incredible arched antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates. There are five patterns in this group, but we have priced them separately. We will sell one through five. They are all in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all their years of age and use. Tell us which one you want A, B, C, D, or E from top to bottom, left to right, circa late 19th century. "D" is sold. Holy cow! These antique industrial handmade foundry patterns are simply fabulous! This listing is for an individual arched pattern from "A" through "C" & "E". "D" is sold. We have priced them individually. They make the most fabulous wall collage. Or are simply wonderful setting on a mantel or shelf. These patterns came from Western Foundry of Topeka, Kansas. They were founded in 1876 by Roswell L. Cofran, Sr., a civil war veteran and future Topeka mayor. While running the business, he served as mayor for three terms 1885-1887, 1889-1893, and 1913-1915. Western Foundry operated in Topeka for 124 years under three Roswell L. Cofrans; Sr., Jr., and III. The patterns were hand carved in the mid-late 1800s. They were created for cities all over the world. The carved pattern would be used to create the sand cast mold in which the molten iron would be poured to make the grate or whatever item for which the pattern was made. My husband and I purchased these patterns from Western Foundry’s Going Out of Business auction many, many years ago and they’ve been in storage since. The buildings where these patterns were stored were amazing. There were two built specifically for this purpose totaling at least 120 feet in length. And, the patterns were filed according to project and placed very neatly on shelves lining both sides of the long narrow structures. I wish I would have had the forethought to note what project each of these was for as we were loading them. What history they hold! Now we get to offer these marvellous pieces to you. Patterns: Largest to smallest height – 8-11 inches Largest to smallest length – 20-25.5 inches Largest to smallest depth – 1.25-2.25 inches Weight – 1.3 pounds each. Boxed size one: Height 14 inches Width 30 inches Depth 5 inches Weight 5 pounds.

Dimensions:

Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Style:

Industrial (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa Late 19th Century