Minimal and striking image of the solar eclipse. Very deep blue on heavy Arches watercolor paper. Image is printed using the cyanotype photographic method. The paper is hand coated, exposed, washed and press dried. Piece is printed on a full sheet leaving the natural deckle edge of the paper. Measures 22" x 30"

Meditative and simple the water image is printed on heavy watercolor Arches hand maid paper. The piece is on a full untrimmed sheet measuring 22.5" x 30" and retains the natural deckle edge. Hand coated, printed and pressed this piece is made using the cyanotype photographic method and is hand crafted all the way through the printing process.  The final outcome is a permanent deep blue cyan against the white of the paper.

Iconic and simple the Skull cyanotype is an excellent center piece. Printed on heavy  Arches French watercolor paper the print measures 22" x 30". Nice deep indigo against the white of the paper for a crisp contrast. 

We have one arrow sign (with bracket) shown available. These signs date from the late 1940's and have a time-o-matic box accessible on side panel. This allowed the sign to blink or make a chasing light design. The time-o-matic unit is old and needs to be replaced or tweaked (if you want the sign to blink). I managed to spin in a it fired up select sockets on the sign. The wiring is heavy solid copper wire. The paint is nicely worn and it was clearly an outdoor sign for many years. Signs like these are very hard to come by are represent a classic American age of advertising / sign design. There are two wires coming out that you can easily connect a lamp wire to to connect the sign to your specifications. Sign has nice even age with the typical dings and signs of age and use. I can ship this sign anywhere in the U.S via Fedex.

Measures 31" x 31" x 9.5" D

Bulbs not included--shown as an example of what the sign looks like with bulbs. Bulbs pictured are 25 watt bulbs.

Prosthetic right hand and arm, circa 1930s. Could be operated via a cable running from its end near the wrist and attached to the arm of the prosthesis. The proximity and angle of the would in turn dictate the opening and closing of the prosthesis. Made of enameled wood, metal springs, aluminum and leather.

Piece in in nice old condition with worn paint and signs of use.

Ectron was founded in England in 1950 by Dr Russell and pioneered the design and manufacture of Electroconvulsive Therapy apparatus . A reliable and easy to use device used to treat depression with shock treatment. This is a very early example of Dr Russell Shock Device and subsequent models (shown with meters) were used at St Audrey's hospital, Melton,UK to treat patients with mental health issues through electric shocks. Examples like this can be seen in the Felixstowe Museum UK.

Details: Unit measures 8" x 8" x 6"H

Dosage units are measured by removing and rotating pin set dial

Electrodes keep under lid grips hold the arms and electrode pads are held in acrylic compartments

Nice solid wood construction with finger joinery

simple and primitive instant ECT button operation

Unit is in very good condition but needs the UK power cord to fire it up

During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 70's these pictorial rugs have become a tradition of telling a story. It is a historical marker of events, horrors, and yearning for peace. The rugs at first glance can seem unsettling but what they really are is a record of a point in time in a land of constant war. Some of these are made by weavers living in the north and are sometimes sold near military bases. The history of woven rugs contain symbols and characters that are ancient in tradition and passed down to future weavers. These rugs are contemporary versions, of that tradition, that carry symbols of recent events serving as a grim reminder, and also a constant bid for peace (note the dove carrying the olive branch) .  We have three different types in stock. Each is hand woven and made out of wool.  This piece measures 23.5" x 30"

During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 70's these pictorial rugs have become a tradition of telling a story. It is a historical marker of events, horrors, and yearning for peace. The rugs at first glance can seem unsettling but what they really are is a record of a point in time in a land of constant war. Some of these are made by weavers living in the north and are sometimes sold near military bases. The history of woven rugs contain symbols and characters that are ancient in tradition and passed down to future weavers. These rugs are contemporary versions, of that tradition, that carry symbols of recent events serving as a grim reminder, and also a constant bid for peace (note the dove carrying the olive branch).  We have three different types in stock. Each is hand woven and made out of wool.  This piece measures: 23" x 30"

A very cool and versatile cubby unit from 1931 made by Putnam. Piece had nice tin-litho printing inside and out with nice wear mounted on a nice wooden structure. Inside cubby holes are marked with the colors of each dye, but would make a great little organizer for small items, tools or paper goods. Suitable for a desk top to keep all your gear nice and tidy or can be used as a remarkable store display. Measures: 19 x 14 x 7" with the cubby openings measuring 2" x 3"

The Operay Multibeam was first invented in the late 1930's as the first shadowless surgical light. It was quite sought after in operation amphitheaters that I have seen many ledgers where this lamp was the department highest equipment purchase for the year. This lamp had a short life span since its powerful arc would react to gasses in the operating room and cause explosions. Its successor was encased in a heavy cast iron housing and not as attractive. 

The mechanism consists of a bulb on the inside that reflects off six tiny concave mirrors that act as the focus to direct the beam through the prismatic lenses bouncing off the mirror plates and creating a singular focus. Typically this lamp had a large counter balance and is anchored to a high ceiling. This piece is just the main housing as it was found in a retired surgeons home in Wisconsin. He had kept the light as a memento from the Mendota Sanitarium that had seen the likes of patients such as Ed Gien among others.

The last few photos show how I have installed it in our show room with the use of scientific clamps to a T-bar as a solution for hanging. You can also add an additional light if you want on the top (socket needed) and hang it in a variety of ways. Meaures 12"to top of lamp (not flush mount) 33" at longest span 

Thick deep red ruby glass with aluminum mounting bracket. Piece is ready to go over a boring simple porcelain socket and spruce up your exit sign. Nicely aged font. Measures: 8" x 8" x 8" H 

Excellent cage lamp dating from the early teens with a retractable bottom opening for easy bulb change. Has original color on wood handle and extra long braided cord. Can be tied up and hung in many possible configurations. Measures 12" L and has a cord over 7' long.