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1921 Chicago Pageant of Progress Exposition Sign

John — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:57:42 +0000

This vintage sign is for the Pageant of Progress Exposition that was held in Chicago in 1921. The exposition was held at the Municipal Pier now known as Navy Pier. In the second week the fair drew over 1 million visitors inspiring Chicago city father’s to put together the 1933 Worlds Fair. Another amazing fact about this fair is that the 1st movie shown on an airplane took place here. The sign is extremely rare and measures 9 3/4 inches tall by 27 3/4 inches wide.

Vintage Kollmorgen Tripod Stand

John — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:23:32 +0000

This is a vintage Kollmorgen tripod instrument stand. It is model number k54. The stand is adjustable but as it sits in the picture it stands 39 inches tall.

.45 Revolver Metal Art Sculpture

John — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:16:07 +0000

This is a sculpture of a .45 revolver, It stands 54 inches tall and 37 1/2 inches wide. The sculpture is made from metal and was welded together. The gun does separate from the stand for easy movement/storage.

Antique 1910 Standard Planetarium-Tellurian

John — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:03:12 +0000

This is an antique planetarium-tellurian from 1910. It was manufactored by the Russel Hawkes company in Kansas City. The piece is 13 inches tall, the arm is 16 inches long, and the diameter of the base is 8 inches. In the center of the arm there is a compass, printed in the compass is France. It is in very good condition and is still functional.

Vintage Folk Art Weather Vane

John — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:29:49 +0000

This vintage folk art weather vane from the ground to the top of a fan blade is 50 inches tall. From the blade to the arrow it is 38 inches wide.

Vintage Machined Abstract Bowler Lamp

John — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:25:01 +0000

This vintage abstract lamp depicts a bowler. The material of the figure is made of metal that is polished. From the ground to the top of light fixture is 15 1/4 inches. The widest part of the lamp is 5 1/4 inches.

Warren Webster and Company Gauge Display

John — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:56:37 +0000

Warren Webster and Company gauge display measures 12×28 inches. There is a plaque in the center displaying dates of patents. Then there is a gauge to the left and right of the plaque.

Old Wood Gargoyle Sculpture

John — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:19:18 +0000

This old wood gargoyle sculpture from the ground to the tallest part of the wing is 19 1/2 inches. The wings and tail are detachable.

Folk Art Chicago Box

John — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:11:22 +0000

This is nice folk art piece from Chicago. On one side it has Chicago and on the other it has a military service type design. The box measures 26 x 6 1/2 x 18 inches.

Rare Buggy Whip Stand

John — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:28:46 +0000

This is a rare Buggy Whip holder. It is made out of wood and metal. The stand is 32 inches tall and the diameter is 24 inches.