Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 321
Two American Industrial Foundry Molds
Estimate: $300 - $500
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, one marked "City of Royston, 1948/Sewer/4 50/Taylor", 2-1/2 x 27-1/4 in. diameter; one marked "Hecho Por J.S. Schofield E Hijos CIA/Cloaca/Macon, G.A. E.U.A.", 2 x 23-1/2 in. diameter
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, some cracks and separations at centers
