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ALBANY FOUNDRY CAST IRON BOOKENDS WONDERFUL CONDITION
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AUCTION DESCRIPTION ALBANY FOUNDRY ALBANY N.Y. 1918-1928 It is again my pleasure to bring to this online community a rarely seen set of Albany Foundry bookends displaying growing a very large cooking kettle hanging in more than likely a old country kitchen or similar home. The old brass kettle hangs from an old shepherds hook above a blazing red fire. Old golden colored sadiron are at each side of the fireplace. The colors are still near perfect even those these were produced sometime in the 20 th century. As most of Albany âe(tm)s themes they are very simple, but very descriptive to anyone who remembers old home cooking kitchens of years past. These ends have been noted as being produced in 1925 by two of the well known bookend authors, Charles DeCosta and Louis Kuritzky and rated displayed in their bookend publication and named âeoeROARING FIRE.âe This particular set was made in the old âeoesand castâe tradition which is discussed in detail by Gerald McBride in his bookend publication A Collectors Guide to Cast Metal Bookends. Bookend collectors are well versed on the durability of cast iron items and they will remain in good conditions for decades with a minimum amount of love and care. Several foundries in the early 20 th century used the same process, including Bradley and Hubbard, Hubley, Snead Iron Works, Judd, and others. T has been little published on Albany Foundry as of date and nearly all of their pieces are based on natureâe(tm)s themes of flowers, trees, and similar scenes, or One know exception to the floral- nature theme is one of Albanyâe(tm)s last productions and has been named âeoeRoaring Fireâe depicting a old fireplace displaying a large cooking pot hanging behind a brassy set of sadirons This set stands 5.75 inches high, 6.50 inches wide, by 4.5 inches in depth the pair back to back. Their weight will hold up an average set of books in good fashion. These will be ideal for the high end serious Collector and Bookend Enthusiast whom is seeking the very finest and rarer pieces produced by Albany Foundry of Albany New York . These bookends again are listed and rated by CHARLES DECOSTA and LOUIS KURITZKY in their Collector âe(tm)s Encyclopedia of Bookends, and are rated as 5. Please feel free to email with questions, inquiries, or any additional information. I will professionally pack this item and will promptly ship via USPS. Because of the rarity of this set they will be priced at a Buy it Now Price with Option to Make Offers. Keep in mind these are one of the rarest of Armor productions and more than likely will not be seen for along time . Serious offers will be considered, so please do not hesitate asking.!!!!!!!! PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE IF YOU ARE A HIGH END COLLECTOR LOOKING FOR THE FINEST CONDITION INVESTMENT GRADE CAST METAL ITEMS. BUYING HINTS FOR EBAY CUSTOMERSNote: Persons seeking investment grade antiques and collectibles should consider the following Seek out overall undamaged BEST CONDITION items. Seek out the best original finish with no repairs, paint touch ups, or repaints. Seek out signed items which are much easier to research and sell at later dates. Research items prior to bidding to avoid impulse bidding. Watch out for vague descriptions or innuendoes of higher value. Ask Ebay sellers for clear precise additional pictures if unable to determine looks. Watch out for descriptions with ? question marks behind them. Ask the seller!!!! Avoid sellers with no return/as-is policies with no course of action with problems. Seek items that are not hybridized with added pieces to make item appear to have greater values. (Example: avoid certain bookends that have had the original bases changed from metal to marble, etc.)10. REMEMBER : If it is broke or damaged the item will have very little value for resale unless it is a one of a kind item. If the item is something the collector wants to buy and keep, then the price needs to reflect the damage. 11. Beware of s...
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