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Reference # 710-335

1 set of 4 available
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Set of four brass and wrought iron nails or spikes, probably American circa 1830-60. This type of nail is sometimes called brackets or supports and the usage is unclear - it has been speculated that they may have been used for guns, swords, canes, as mirror supports, or picture nails. The brass pineapples measure 2 7/8" - 3" high overall x 1 1/4" across approximately and have cross hatching decoration. The wrought iron spikes vary from 4 1/4" to 4 1/2". In excellent condition - not recently restored but these have been kept hand polished through the years.

Reference # 998-696

28 snow birds available

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Set of galvanized cast iron roof snow birds manufactured by S & S Mfg. Co., Slatington, Pennsylvania with a patent date of July 24, 1923. These birds are mounted on wrought iron bars. The birds measure 5 3/4" wide across the front x 3" high while the bars extend 9" x 1" wide. Snow birds were mounted on the edge of the Victorian roofs to prevent large slides of snow from dropping on unsuspecting pedestrians below.

Reference # 998-571

1 set of 4 available

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Early cast iron porch irons, circa 1840. These supports were used under the porch posts to elevate them and help stop post rot. Each iron measures 3 1/4" high not including the mounting spikes, which gives the post a 3 1/4" rise. The feet have a 7" spread, while the base plate for the post to rest on is about 3" square - the post spike is 1 1/2" high.

Victorian Porch Irons, Set of 4 matching
Price $ 60.00

Ref. 998-596 SOLD	Ref. 998-597 5 3/8" long with a 1 1/2" bit
Ref. 998-598 6" long with a 1 1/16" bit	Ref. 998-599 6" long with a 1 1/8" bit

Very early hand wrought iron keys, possibly late 16th century into the 17th century.

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Reference # 998-461

4 available

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Victorian cast bronze letter slot manufactured by Reading Hardware Co., circa 1890. This size letter slot is not allowed today in some areas for mail delivery since they do not meet the Postal Code, but may be used for decorative purposes or to upgrade a more common letter slot already in use. Exterior plate measures 7" x 2 1/8" and the opening is 4 3/4" x 1 1/8". Complete with matching interior trim (above letter slot) measuring 5 3/4" x 1 3/4". Restored and complete with mounting screws.

Reference # 998-683

1 pair available

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Emblematic heavy cast bronze door knobs for the Knights of Columbus, circa 1900. Knobs measure 2 1/8" diameter and extend 1 3/4". Knobs are mounted on a split spindle and were manufactured by Russell & Erwin with their screwless knob mount shown in photos below. Instead of a side knob screw to keep the knob in place, the shank was mounted over the two prong mount that slipped into holes in the knob. The shank was then slipped over the entire mechanism and tightened in place. Knobs have not been restored - in original aged patina.