- BING CROSSING GATE Hand painted
BING CROSSING GATE Hand painted crank operated gate with wire retaining fence signage at center reads ''HALT.'' Reference to stop when gate is opening. 20'' l. Ingersoll Collection. (Exc. Cond.)
- MARKLIN CROSSING GATE Crank operated
MARKLIN CROSSING GATE Crank operated crossing gate painted in brown wire track on one side sign at center reads ''HALT '' base done in green & yellow. 14 1/2'' l. Ingersoll Collection. Minor retouch at base (Exc. Cond.)
- MARKLIN CROSSING GATE Well detailed
MARKLIN CROSSING GATE Well detailed features warning bell with clockwork and key semaphore gate house has opening door. 14'' l. (Exc. Cond)
- MARKLIN CROSSING GATE Germany hand
MARKLIN CROSSING GATE Germany hand painted tin crossing gate w/semaphore at one end gate keeper's house on elevated embossed platform railed yard swinging gate multi-colored example. 5'' h. Ingersoll Collection. Retouch to signal overall (Exc. Cond.)
- Large Pair of Neoclassical-Style
Large Pair of Neoclassical-Style Cast-Iron Driveway Gates, the border featuring cast rosettes and each with a large central fruit basket flanked by birds, h. 96", w. 63-1/4".
- GROUPING OF TRAIN ACCESSORIES Mixed
GROUPING OF TRAIN ACCESSORIES Mixed lot includes Tender destination board Bing pedestrian bridge Bing crane tower and crossing gate small guard house and Bing semaphore. Repaint to crane. (Fair - Good Cond)
- AN IRON GATE of squarish form with
AN IRON GATE of squarish form with a pattern of concentric circles on each side and central twisted supports across the center of each side - h:36 w:35 in.
- SAN ZELL AUTOMATON, "VIEW FROM
SAN ZELL AUTOMATON, "VIEW FROM ABOVE", 2015Sam Zell automaton "View From Above", 2015, numbered 253 of 675, depicting a train engine about to enter a tunnel, below is a train station with figures that enter an exit r at each of the two entrances, visible at one end are the gears of a train engine, each corner held up by formal dressed figures, the music, station entrances and figures only operate intermittently, likely not used for years, internal parts may need lubrication,
approx. 12"h, 15.5"w, 9.5"d, 12.85lbs *Provenance: Austin, Texas estate. **Note: Sam Zell, American, b. 1941, billionaire investor and Chairman, Equity Group Investments founded in 1969. Zell manufactured a number of financial commentary automatons, each model being limited to 675, giving them as gifts to friends, colleagues and employees.
- Two continental style wrought iron
Two continental style wrought iron metal gates and a similar painted wood mirror Estimate $ 50-100 No condition report supplied.
- Cast iron doorstop, large colorful
Cast iron doorstop, large colorful child crossing guard accompanied by dog on black base, 10 1/2" tall x 6" w Estimate $50-5,000
- Early 20th c. folding garden gate
Early 20th c. folding garden gate (with ledges for flower pots) in white paint. Each section 29'' x 42''.75
- Large Pair of Wrought-Iron and
Large Pair of Wrought-Iron and Stamped Steel Driveway Gates, in a scroll motif, with a central stamped steel sunflower blossom, each gate mounted to a large post with scrolled iron motifs, h. 122", w. 140", d. 12".
- A Vintage Street Traffic Control
A Vintage Street Traffic Control Light, ca. mid. 20th Century Metal case painted in black with protective awnings and three color glass lenses. Marked with "Eagle Signal Corp." on the back, each lens marked with "Stop-Go/U.S. Registered Trade Mark". Measures approx. 31-1/2"H x 12-1/4"W x 12-1/2"D.
- A pair of five-bar cranked teak
A pair of five-bar cranked teak gates with curved hook backs to both sides, each gate approximately 152cm wide
- FRENCH CAST IRON GATE, CIRCA 1880,
FRENCH CAST IRON GATE, CIRCA 1880, CONVERTED TO A COFFEE TABLEFRENCH CAST IRON GATE, CIRCA 1880, CONVERTED TO A COFFEE TABLE, the openwork iron gate mounted on steel base and topped with glass - h:18w:43.50d:27.50in. Provenance: Southampton Estate Location: Call for appointment to view at Potomack's 2034 Eisenhower Avenue location (located behind One Life Fitness).
- BARANGER STUDIOS OLD STAGECOACH
BARANGER STUDIOS OLD STAGECOACH WINDOW AUTOMATION, M-33
South Pasadena, California, created in 1939, painted metal, chain-driven motor, numbered 33-12 with Baranger Studios, Inc. label to verso, the automation featuring four galloping horses pulling a stagecoach with kissing couple and two drivers, advertising sign behind the group reads "YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON THE / RIGHT ROAD WITH ONE OF OUR / BEAUTIFUL DIAMONDS." Includes the original shipping box and comprehensive text by John A. Daniel titled BARANGER: Window Displays in Motion, 2001, Zon International Publishing Co.
- Large Pair of Wrought-Iron Driveway
Large Pair of Wrought-Iron Driveway Gates, each with a long scrolled crest over vertical bars with scrolling ornamentation, h. 96\", w. 144\".
- A pair of wrought iron gates with
A pair of wrought iron gates with flowerhead decoration, 179cm x 75cm
- Monumental pair of ornate metal
Monumental pair of ornate metal gates, 20th c.
92"H x 42.5"W each
- BING GUARD HOUSE WITH SEMAPHORE
BING GUARD HOUSE WITH SEMAPHORE Hand painted tin features guard house with warning bell semaphore and opening gate clockwork driven automatic gate with bell sounds. 9 1/2'' l. (Good Cond.)
- THE EARLY BIRD NEARLY CATCHES IT
THE EARLY BIRD NEARLY CATCHES IT AUTOMATON.The Early Bird Nearly Catches It Automaton. England: Neil Hardy, ca. 2000s. Wooden automaton depicting a group of birds on the top platform, one with its nose extended below for food. As the crank is turned the doors open to reveal that the bird has snagged the tail of a tiger, whose head springs from below snarling to bite the rear side of the bird. Main mechanism working but door flaps and narrative placards in the background in need of adjustment. 9 x 7 x 5”.
- NAPOLEON III-STYLE CAST IRON GATESPair
NAPOLEON III-STYLE CAST IRON GATESPair of Napoleon III-Style Cast Iron Gates , arched form with acanthus, foliate, floral pinwheel, and latticework panels , h. 98 1/2 in., w. 177 in
- HEAVY CAST IRON RAILROAD SIGN “LEVEL
HEAVY CAST IRON RAILROAD SIGN “LEVEL CROSSING” EARLY 20TH CENTURY 23” X 11.5”. WEIGHS 17 POUNDS.HEAVY CAST IRON RAILROAD SIGN "LEVEL CROSSING", Early 20th Century, Black raised design of a gate and black lettering on a white ground. Dimensions: 23" x 11.5". Weighs 17 pounds.
- A Group of Three Antique American
A Group of Three Antique American Cast Iron Gate Posts 19th c. faceted acorn finial the chamfered standard with molded and palmette designs height 8 ft. width 7 in. depth 7 in.
- C. 1920's painted wooden garden
C. 1920's painted wooden garden gate. 37'' W 37'' Ht.
- Pair of Monumental Mediterranean-Style
Pair of Monumental Mediterranean-Style Wrought-Iron Driveway Gates and Posts, each having a shaped top and grillwork panels, in a black-painted surface, each panel h. 116", w. 58", each post h. 120", w. 19", d. 19".
- NAPOLEON III-STYLE CAST IRON GATESPair
NAPOLEON III-STYLE CAST IRON GATESPair of Large Napoleon III-Style Cast Iron Gates , arched form with central latticework panels centered by gilt lions rampant, flanked by acanthus scroll and floral pinwheel borders , h. 108 in., w. 156 in
- Large Pair of Wrought-Iron and
Large Pair of Wrought-Iron and Stamped Steel Driveway Gates, in the Mediterranean style, each gate mounted to a large post with scrolled iron motifs, h. 126", w. 160".
- VINTAGE IRON GATE Second half 20th
VINTAGE IRON GATE Second half 20th century, two panels, the larger with one end having female hinge acceptors, the smaller panel with two wall-mount plates, fleur de lis tips with quatrefoil upper and lower panels, base rods terminating in balls.
- Tall Pair of Wrought-Iron Gates,
Tall Pair of Wrought-Iron Gates, late 19th century, each with a lower panel, one with a mail slot, the upper portion with open grillwork and ornamental rosettes, each h. 110", w. 23".
- An Antique American Cast Iron Garden
An Antique American Cast Iron Garden Gate cast on the crest "Josiah H. Bender 1865" with beaded stiles C-scrolls and acanthus leaves porcelain knobs height 41 1/2 in. width 39 in.
- MONUMENTAL WROUGHT, CAST IRON GATES,
MONUMENTAL WROUGHT, CAST IRON GATES, EX-MUSEUM 19th c., paired ornamental doors, with openwork scrolls ending in flower-heads and masks, open hinges and handle hole on the sides, 116"h x 75"w (total)
- AUTOMATON BIRD IN CAGEAUTOMATON
AUTOMATON BIRD IN CAGEAUTOMATON BIRD IN CAGE, French or German, 19th century, spring wound action with key, 18.5"H.
- A Wrought Iron Double Door Gate
A Wrought Iron Double Door Gate circa 1880 the quadrants having vertical bars with scrolling accents. Height 97 x width 68 1/2 x depth 2 inches.
- BLAISE BONTEMS TRIPLE BIRD CAGE
BLAISE BONTEMS TRIPLE BIRD CAGE AUTOMATON CA. 1880 23 ½" Bird cage with three singing birds which chirp when operating, the cycle of operation determined by gears and levers. One bird will start the action, the others follow the predetermined series. Heads sway, tails flap, beaks open and close, emanating a chirp from tuned bellows. This singing bird automaton is unusual as most have only one bird. Please look at accompanying video.
- A Set of Four Cast Iron Gates having
A Set of Four Cast Iron Gates having repetitive foliate design. Height 59 1/4 x width 27 1/2 inches.