January 19th, 2010
A.B. SEE Car Switch
Found this old car switch for sale over on ebay. This unit which was taken out of an old hotel sold for $300 which was a steal to the winning bidder. A very cool piece of elevator memoribilia and one that would have looked great in any office, bar or garage. Don’t send any e-mails, this is long gone to the highest bidder. If you’re interested in a new car switch check this out. http://www.cjanderson.com/carswitches.aspx
If you’re interested in checking out some other cool car switches visit Elevator Bob’s website by clicking the following link; http://www.elevatorbobs-elevator-pics.com/car_switch_p1.html
Thanks to Bob for putting together this great photo website!
Mitchell Elevator For Sale
January 14th, 2010. Posted in Elevators - Pre 1900's
See another one out there selling an old elevator. The location of this unit is in Nevada.
I have an elevator from the late 1800’s in my bldg. I have the patents for it too. It is a Mitchell which of course is no longer in business since early 1900’s. It’s in good shape and I have pictures of it are attached. Please contact elevatorpreservation@gmail.com and we will put you in contact with the seller.
Cool Otis Elevator Patent Print For Sale
January 2nd, 2010. Posted in Elevators - Pre 1900's
I’ve seen these on Ebay before but this one is the best looking one I’ve ever seen and for the price you can’t beat it. If you love elevators and their history you’ll love this print. If for some reason it’s not on Ebay any more contact the seller through this link.
http://myworld.ebay.com/the-patent-guy/
Quality Reproduction of the
Original US PATENT for the ELEVATOR BRAKE!!!
Invented and Patented by Elisiah OTIS in 1874. This invention of the Elevator Brake made elevators safe and practical for use in high-rise buildings. This is his entire patent reproduced on 8.5″ by 11″ Antiqued Parchment Paper, and includes the Drawing Sheet and 2 Description sheets that describe the invention in full detail.
Own an amazing piece of HISTORY!!! Ready to FRAME!!!
Buy it Now!!!
This is a low resolution scan of the actual document for fast loading. The actual documents are of museum sharpness and quality.
Antique Oak Single Person Elevator Cab Including Motor For Sale
December 20th, 2009. Posted in Elevators - 1900-1930
You have to check this item out over on ElevatorGear.com! It’s not every day you get to see such a cool antique elevator for sale. The actual for sale link can be found by clicking the following link http://www.elevatorgear.com/detail.asp?id=1338
If for some reason the item is no longer posted please send the administrator at www.elevatorgear.com and they may be able to put you in contat with the seller.
Actual Post Descripton (Antique Turn of the century Single Person Elevator Cab. Solid Oak, 25 inches wide inches tall. 88 inches tall at the peak. Steel counter weight 89 inches tall. All the gears to make it work.)
1890’s Elevator Sign
December 18th, 2009. Posted in Elevators - Pre 1900's
This has to be one of the coolest items I’ve seen on ebay for quite some time. The last I had checked the bid was up to $255 and the reserve price had yet to be met. The details of the item are noted below. And yes, the first line item of it being rare is correct.
- Here is a beautiful CA 1890′S ELEVATOR DIRECTORY 43 X 26 X 1.5 INCH SIGN and in our opinion very rare.
- We have owned it for over 20 years
- This sign may have been in a lobby of a business or possibly head office of a corporation
- It is made out of solid wood and has nice gold lettering for the FIRST FLOOR, DIRECTORY ETC.
- Condition is overall great,see pictures for details, a couple of the floor letters are faded
- The LECKIE SIGN IS METAL AND WOULD SLIDE OUT TO BE REPLACED WITH OTHER BUSINESS NAMES(that was the only one it came with)
While not all the photographs are posted here the sign looked to be about 1″ thick. Looking at it now I think that reproducing a replica would be something that wouldn’t be too hard to do. I might end up giving this a try in my spare time, kind of like the New Yankee Workshop.
American Elevators Indianhead Emblem Sells For $355
December 1st, 2009. Posted in Elevators - 1900-1930
Being someone who is always on the look out for antique elevator equipment, this recent sale had me realizing that there IS a market for old elevator equipment. I’ve purchased my share of cast turn of the century (1900’s) elevator castings from both Ebay and www.ElevatorGear.com. Having seen this piece on ebay before I’ve seen it sell for between $35 and $95 but never have I seen it sell for $355! On top of the final sale was the fact that there were 21 bids on it.
So get your old equipment out and look to sell them for free over on elevatorgear.com or on Ebay for a fee. Remember, there is a market for the collectors in the elevator industry!
September 13th, 2009
Antique Elevator For Sale In London, UK
We have an old elevator for sale in London, with all the oak panels and metal cage and car! Would like to find this gorgeous antique a home! If you’re looking for an original elevator/lift for your home or building this is as authentic as you can get.
Please contact Steve via e-mail at acuteasbestos@btconnect.com or by phone! For more photo’s visit the classified add over on http://www.elevatorgear.com/detail.asp?id=1174
Steve
Acute
0791 8618070
01634 249939
Geo T McLauthlin Elevator Company Pushbutton Plate?
September 8th, 2009. Posted in Elevators - 1900-1930
Can you identify the markings on this plate? Thanks to some very knowledgeable elevator experts we believe that it might be from the McLauthlin Company in Boston. The trouble that we have is that we don’t have anything that 100% confirms that it is!
We believe the company originally was named “Geo. T. Mc Lauthlin” from Fulton Road in Boston. Many people say “Laughlin”, maybe because it sounds more familar with the English language. You’ll find some information on Mc Lauthlin in the web including some nice scans from their old catalogues in this post.
If anyone can provide more information please comment below! Thanks!
Unique Piece of Elevator Furniture For Sale
September 6th, 2009. Posted in Elevators - 1900-1930
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday! A small antique elevator cab or dumbwaiter turned into a piece of furniture. For sale by it’s owner the location of the piece is in NH and looks like truck shipment or pick up would be the best ways to pick it up.
For more information on this very cool little elevator cab/model please visit http://www.elevatorgear.com/detail.asp?id=1156 where it’s for sale. Thanks Liz for trying to find your piece a new home!
Very Unique Piece of LA Elevator History For Sale!
August 28th, 2009. Posted in Elevators - 1931-1950
Back around 1960 my Dad worked for Haughton Elevator Company. At that time, he was working on removing the elevator cabs from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. That building was built in 1939. The elevators were originally built by Otis. The cabs may have been built by Otis as well, but my Dad isn’t sure. This fixture is about 2 feet tall/wide and is as original as you can get.
A very unique piece that’s for sale by contacting Tressa at assert_s@yahoo.com Perfect for any period elevator or residential elevator owner looking for an authentic elevator light fixture.
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