Antique American Patent
Models have a colorful and interesting history, and represent
one of the most graphic and rare forms of American ingenuity and inventiveness
that is available
on the antique market. The requirement that each invention
would require a model of the invention was first mandated by the government
in 1790. That requirement was essentially dropped in the late
1800's as the volume of models the government was storing became enormous.
Over the years there were 2 different fires in the storage
locations and many of the earliest patent models were destroyed.
These wonderful pieces of Americana were
neglected and ignored for years with all of them nearly being sold off
for scrap in the 20's, but they were saved through the wisdom and foresight
of a few devoted and visionary collectors.
Most
patent models today that are available came from
the efforts of either O. Rundle Gilbert or Cliff Peterson, both of whom at one
time owned, and were marketing the remaining patent models during their
period of ownership. There are small stashes of, and collections of models
all over the country that were formed when the different owners were
selling off portions of the original collection.
A few years ago there were hundreds
available for sale at the major antique shows on the East Coast.
Currently there is a large collection of parts and pieces of patent
models being offered for sale on eBa
y with the spiel that the proceeds
are going to some charitable fund or foundation to build a museum
for the "kids". When I
read those ads I expect to see offers for shares in the ownership
of the bridge being built to it, as in nowhere, as an added bonus.
We are selling a fabulous long-time collection of over
150 antique boot jacks. Boot Jacks represent an important part
of Americana and are a great example of a utilitarian object
with designs that can be elevated to works of art.
Please be sure to look at all the pages.
NOTE: We
have just consigned a second collection of over 200 Boot Jacks.
Some very nice, some common. There were several Patent
Models which are listed in the section above and on their
own page just below. .
Come back to see all the additions I will be listing September / October 2011
The
Americana and Country Kitchen antiques and collectibles found on this page cover a
broad
range both in
vintage and uses. We use to deal
extensively in Kitchen Antiques and related
paraphernalia before branching out and dealing in many other kinds of patented and
mechanical devices.
Over the years our focus has broadened
as the supply of the neat early stuff
has all but disappeared from the market.
In order to stay relevant we moved the time line
up a bit and our interests broadened to include 
things like patented ice cream scoops,
odd can openers, corkscrews as well as vintage or antique electric toasters.
We drew the line
at such things as Tupperware, Fire
King, and later plastic "Kitchen Chic" which now seem to be the rage
and currently popular
and active categories of Kitchen collectibles to seek and collect.
- A Selection of Pie Lifters
- Unusual Dasher Prototype Egg Beater
- 19th Century Patented Sugar Devil
SOLD!
- Cast Iron 19th Century Patented "The Bellows" Nutmeg Grater
- 1st Edition Eggbeater Book by Don Thornton
- The Perfect Patented Egg Cutting Guide
- Nice Graniteware Grater
- ".75 Cent" Potato Chip Slicer /
Vegetable Ribbon Cutter
Early Electric
Toasters
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- Pan Electric "Blue Willow" Toastrite Toaster w/
Original Cord
- RARE!! 1st Model General Electric D-12 Toaster
- Westinghouse Turnover w/ early Plug
- Universal Swinger Electric Toaster
- Universal Flip-down Electric Toaster
- Universal Dropper Electric Toaster
- Toastmaster Single Slice Electric Toaster
- Simplex Black Enamel Base Toaster
SOLD!
- Universal #9421 Brass Toaster
- Universal #9410 Heart Toaster
SOLD!
- Universal #947 Electric Toaster
Locks / Lighting & Misc
Related Antiques
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- Brass Candle Sticks
- Forged Iron Fire Tools
- Various Padlocks
- Ames Sword Co. Padlock
- PRR Railroad Cast Iron Lock
- Early Company Marked Padlock
- Several Steelyard Scales
Old West / Mining Related
Tools & Antiques
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- M. Attwood / A. Lietz Mining Clinometer /
Inclinometer / Surveying Compass
- Hazelton PA. Carbide Can
- Dallas Mineral Company Spanish Dip Compass w/ Paperwork A Gold / Silver & Mineral Prospector's Outfit
SOLD!
- Union Carbide Carbide Can
- Justrite Carbide Can
SOLD!
- Prospector Wallet Advertising Billfold
- A Varied Assortment of Blasting Cap Tins
Antique Mine Lighting
Carbide Lamps
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- Justrite Carbide Miners Lamp w/ Large Reflector
- Early Patent Pending Auto-Lite Carbide Miners Lamp w/ Set Screw Reflector
- Auto-Lite Nickel Plated Carbide Miners Lamp w/ Set Screw Reflector
- Auto-Lite Carbide Miners Lamp w/ Cap Bracket
- John Simmons #209 Pioneer Carbide Miners Lamp w/ Steel Reflector
- Dew-R-Lite TIP Carbide Miners Lamp by Dewar
SOLD!
- ZAR Carbide Miners Lamp
- Dew-R-Lite TIP Carbide Miners Lamp by Dewar
- Miner's Hard Hat w/ Premier Carbide Mining Lamp
- "The Baldwin Lamp" Carbide Mining Lamp
- "SUN-RAY" Carbide Mining Lamp
- "X-RAY" #187 Carbide Mining Lamp
- "Buddy" Carbide Mining Lamp
- Victor Carbide Mining Lamp
- ITP Dewar Carbide Mining Lamp
SOLD!
Antique Mine Lighting
Safety /
Davy Lamps
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- American Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company of Scranton PA / Safety Lamp
- Another American Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company of Scranton PA / Safety Lamp
SOLD!
- Kohler #209 Permissible Aluminum Safety Lamp / Unfired
- Hughes Brothers Clanny Style Safety Lamp
- Hughes Brothers / Scranton PA Safety Lamp
SOLD!
- Unusual "Baby Wolf" Safety Lamp / Mining Light
- RARE! Hughes Brothers Scranton PA Miniature "Vest Pocket" Safety Lamp
- Wolf Safety Lamp
Antique Mine Lighting
Oil
Wick / Teapot Mining Lamps
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- Drivers Oilwick Miners Lamp
- Patented May 10 1898 Brass Folded / Formed Oil Wick Mining Lamp
- Pat Apd For Cast Aluminum Oil Wick Mining Lamp
SOLD!
- Hardsocg Vented Spout Oil Wick Mining Lamp
- Dunlap's Pittsburg PA Plated Oil Wick Mining Lamp
- Oil Wick Mining Lamp
- George Anton / Monongahela PA *ST*AR* / Eagle Trade Mark Oil Wick Mining Lamp
- Grier Brothers / Pittsburg *ST*AR* Oil Wick Mining Lamp
- C. L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Mining Lamp
- John Dunlap Co. / Monongahela Valley Pittsburg PA Oil Wick Mining Lamp
Advertising / Country Store & Misc.
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- Pendleton's 5-10-15 Cent Store Display Sign
- Hershey Chocolate 1 Cent Candy Dispenser
- Cast Iron Advertising Name Plaque
- 1620 Plymouth Rock Paperweight
- Advertising
Ashtray
- Cast Iron Cannon Paperweight
- 3 Antique Live Mouse Traps
- Unusual Fly Trap
Antique & Vintage Paperweights
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- Several Figural Paperweights
- A Nice Selection of Glass
Advertising Paperweights
Antique & Vintage
Corkscrews & Can
Openers
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- Several Corkscrews
- Various Can Openers & Knife Sharpeners
Antique Brass Cash Registers
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- National # 216 $1.00 Ring Candy Store Size Brass Cash Register
- National # 52 1/4 General / Country Store Size Brass
Cash Register w/ Marble Shelf
SOLD!
- National # 542 Large Brass Cash Register
General & Hardware Store
Fixtures & Displays
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- 8' Long 120 Drawer 2 Sided File Cabinet
- 8' Long 60 Drawer Glass Front Hardware Store Display Cabinet
- Early Glass Front Display Cabinet
- 96 Drawer 8 Sided Revolving Screw Nut & Bolt Oak Parts Cabinet
- 80 Drawer 8 Sided Floor Model Oak Parts Cabinet w/ Original
18 Drawer Base
- General Store / Hardware Store 120 Drawer Oak Parts Cabinet
- Unusual Roll Up Door Oak File Cabinet
- Double Deck Oak File Cabinet w/ Doors & Drawers
Antique Coffee Mills / Grinders
& Accessories
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Our
primary interest is in double
wheel #2 or #3 size cast iron mills that like the antique # 2
Enterprise Coffee Mill pictured here. These
small coffee mills make for a very colorful and graphic
display in almost
any room or setting in the house. They
are wonderful pieces and a great reminder of years past, and fit right
in today with the current craze concerning coffee drinking. And
if you have not experienced it, there really is a difference between
the taste or flavor of coffee ground between plates as in these early
grinders, and coffee which is
chopped up with knife blades from the
things made in China sold in every retail store across America.
The cosmetic condition of these mills and the condition
of the original finish are very important, and we only
deal in and offer for sale those with excellent condition original paint.
Original condition coffee mills are becoming very difficult to find,
are the ones that seem to draw the most comments and attention when
shown off. The refinished coffee grinders that look like new cars
coming off the lot are nice in their own right, but not something you
will find listed here.
- Cast Iron Top Wooden Lap Mill
- Golden Rule Coffee Mill /
Grinder
- Original Arcade Catch Cup for Arcade #25 Coffee Mill
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If you have a single antique, or a collection of antiques to sell
please contact us at LCM@patented-antiques.com
giving us your PHONE NUMBER
and other contact info
and we will get back to you ASAP.
To view examples of the types of antiques and collectibles we have previously
sold and are always interested in helping you sell please visit our
Past
Sales Archive Pages at our sister website
www.AntiqBuyer.com.
Please see our
FAQ page, the
Appraisal / Selling Page and the
Selling Your Collection Pages
for further info.
Thanks!!
Larry & Carole
increasingly
more difficult to find as time passes. A lot of "stuff" that appears at
antiques shows and on the marketplace today dates from much later than the
early or pre-1900 era general store type of antiques with historical significance
that we try to focus on. Much of the stuff offered today is outright fakes
new new
merchandise offered up with a wink and a nod.
