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Welcome to the second edition of
the Olde Good Things
newsletter--information on our latest
excavations and unique finds,
as well as tips and ideas from
our seasoned staff. Enjoy!
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Latest Excavations |
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St Francis,
Brooklyn, New York
St. Francis College
was founded by
Franciscan Brothers
in 1858 as St.
Francis Academy, the
first private school
in the diocese of
Brooklyn. Here, now
under renovation,
the
architecturologists
were on the scene to
retrieve some lovely
tall pilasters,
corbels and
beautiful bronze
doors. Take a look
at the pictures...
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Mansfield High School,
Mansfield, Ohio
From this Ohio school constructed in 1925 came many carved
limestone building ornaments which decorated the entire
structure. There is an array of various pieces, from
geometric stones, to shields, even interesting faces were
used to add distinction to this building. Great for
decorating a facade of a building or an entranceway, or even
to accent the garden. These stones can now be seen at our
national location in Scranton, PA.
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Bradley & Hubbard
Lighting from the Toy Building, NYC
From the grand entrance of this 5th Avenue building, we
found an array of elegant chandeliers and sconces. These
were manufactured by the Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing
Company, world-renowned for fine lighting. If you are
looking for multiples of large chandeliers, this is a
rare opportunity. 18-arm bronze and 10-arm beaded
crystal chandeliers. Also from the same building many
mirrored plaster and wood pilasters.
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Trump Towers
Apartment, NYC
From this modern NYC apartment building, the
Architecturologists retrieved some interesting artifacts
including these deco-lady room dividers (already sold!).
Also many doors and cabinets as well as modern bathroom
fixtures.
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Queens Estate, New York
This Queens New York home, slated for demolition,
revealed some fine architectural artifacts. Mantels,
windows, pediments, and a grand entranceway were among
the finds.
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Click
here to see more items from these excavations, and from
previous excavations.
Olde Good Things has developed a wonderful reputation in
the salvage business. As a result, we have many new and
exciting excavations of choice estates on the horizon. Read
all about them in upcoming newsletters on our website. |
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What’s Happening at Olde Good
Things |
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Since our last newsletter, we
have visited many antique
markets throughout the country -
including the famous and vast
Brimfield Antique Market...
Visit our 24th Street store to
see many of the unique antique
treasures we found for resale
there.
Our California division of Olde
Good Things is getting more and
more established! We now have a
warehouse open in Signal Hill
(Long Beach), California. You
can call us for an appointment
at (213) 210-7675.
Our excavation of the Theater in
Memphis, TN was featured in the
book Salvage Style.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1579902057/ref=sib_rdr_zmin/102-0985547-7316164?p=S00B&j=1#reader-page
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Tip of the Month:
Clearing the Confusion Over
Wrought Iron |
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Wrought Iron versus Cast
Iron—What's the difference?
The term “wrought iron” (often
mistaken as “rod iron” or “rot
iron”), refers to iron that has
been heated at a forge, then
hammered, twisted, bent, forged,
or otherwise worked, most
frequently for ornamental
purposes, by a blacksmith or
expert metalworker. The addition
of a compound called iron
silicate is what gives the iron
it’s pliability, and at the same
time adds corrosion resistance.
The rarity of true wrought iron
(not wrought steel, or aluminum,
for example) is due to its
production being extremely
costly and labor intensive. The
last wrought iron plant in the
US ceased operations in 1969.
Cast iron, on the other hand,
refers to iron which is heated
to a liquid form and poured into
a mold, or “cast”, at a foundry.
Cast iron was first developed as
early as 200 BC, and was
produced in significant
quantities in the US during the
late 18th and throughout the
19th century.
Main Distinctive Advantages
of Cast Iron
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Iron castings can be poured
at lower temperatures than
those required by steel.
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Liquid iron is more fluid
than steel, which allows for
complex and varied shapes.
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Cast iron is less prone to
casting defects than steel.
http://www.foundry-sag.com/irons.aspx |
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Related Links |
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www.samuelyellin.com
“Samuel Yellin, the 20th
Century’s foremost artisan in
iron, started his business,
Samuel Yellin Metalworkers, in
1909. He called himself a
blacksmith, but others called
him a genius, a devil with a
hammer in his hand. His business
set high standards in design and
craftsmanship that continue
today.”
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Testimonials |
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One Olde Good Things customer
recently found us online and
purchased a rare set of doors
and a lovely stained glass...
after it was delivered... what
did he do? But went back to the
site looking for more
treasures... he wrote:
"I worry that I will become an
OGT addict. Is this condition
treatable? When your truck next
comes to our area, I will
arrange for them to park nearby
and invite other dealers and
friends to go on a scavenger
hunt on the truck. I would also
ask friends and dealers to look
at your website to preselect
items that could be included on
the truck... I'll arrange a
street fair in the parking lot!"
Many thanks to our valued repeat
Olde Good Things customers, we
appreciate your patronage! |
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About Us |
Olde Good Things is your one-stop source for authentic
architectural antiques. Visit us Online, in our 4-floor
NYC Showroom, or at our 135,000 sq. ft. Scranton, PA
Warehouse! 12,000 SF Showroom/Warehouse in LA,
California. You’ll find…
 All varieties of Antique Wood Flooring to choose from,
including Heart-pine and Red or White Oak, expertly
milled and planed to precise specifications.
Over 2,000 Interior and Exterior Doors IN STOCK!
Original Antique Hardware and Fixtures.
Furniture and Lighting.
Vast array of Iron Balconies and Gates.
Marble and Wooden Fireplace Mantels.
Garden Ornaments and Fountains.
Tin Panels and Tin & Copper Mirrors.
Terra Cotta and Ornamental Ceramics.
Rare Handpicked Finds!!!
See our previous newsletter for more interesting
information.... |
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