Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 372
Three American Industrial Foundry Molds
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 19th century, probably for Taylor Iron Works, Macon, Georgia, foundry molds for manhole covers, each of circular form, black painted pine, 2-1/4 x 20-1/2 in. to 2 x 28-3/4 in.
Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered bumps and abrasions, edge chips and areas of paint loss; one with small holes/pest damage throughout, some breaks and repairs at edges, cracks and separations
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