Capitol Salvage
Michael Cardin, Tolland Connecticut
michaeljcardin@comcast.net
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c1885 Victorian gingerbread porch corbel bracket supports |
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Large set of victorian gingerbread corbel brackets. Found in NY state - great gingerbread detail - most likely used for a porch overhang support. In great condition - can be re-used or incorporated interior for decor purposes.SOLD |
Pair Gothic finials |
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Great pair c1850's Gothic finials from MA. Has super chalk like white finish. Finials have & continue to be one of the hottest architectural decor items. Solid, functional and well proportioned.$375(shipping and purchase info) |
c1885 pair of Victorian gingerbread finial drops |
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Outstanding pair of Victorian gingerbread salvage - finial drops - most likely adorned a victorian porch and hung down - these pieces are one of the hottest decor salvage pieces in the market. Great turnings, proportions and old crackled white paint. Measure 14" high x 4.5" square on base.SOLD |
Victorian gingerbread scroll gable pediment |
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SOLD |
Gothic window header pediment |
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SOLD |
18th century raised panel Indian shutters |
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Beautiful set of colonial raised panel indian shutters - 4 shutters in deep olive green color - great looking set - date to about 1770-1780 vintage out of northeastern CT - Panels measure 54 x 36" each.set of 4/ $2400(shipping and purchase info) |
Classic pair of fence post cap finials |
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Great form on this pair of fence post cap finials - dating to 1860 vintage - have super form & design - old weather white paint - nice look - Measure 9" high and 11" square on base - finials are 5" diameter at middle!$375/pair(shipping and purchase info) |
c1850-1860 gable end Gothic stained glass arched window |
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From a Southeastern CT estate - this beautiful window was used in the gable end of a gothic home - has beautiful blue stained glass and original early wavy clear panes. Wonderful arched design - looks great hung on the wall, used as a headboard or could be re-used in a home or barn! Old white & green paint - solid frame. Measures 56 x 36 x 1.5"$895(shipping and purchase info) |
circa 1879 gothic cast iron roof cresting off the Connecticut State Capitol building, designed by Richard Upjohn |
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This beautiful cast iron roof cresting was salvaged from the CT state capitol during the 1980's. Has super cutout oak leaf design - solid piece - HEAVY - look great hung on a wall as piece of artwork - could be incorporated into furniture or used as backdrop for an herb garden. Have a # of these pieces available if looking for restoring cresting to a barn or home. Measures 32" x 16" x 1.25"$425/ea(shipping and purchase info) |
Unique heavily fenestrated arched gable end window with molding. |
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Circa 1870 arched top window - with exterior arched molding - has multiple panes - NO glass - two frames available - with chalky gray white paint. Measure 36 x 21 x 2.25" - with molding overall dimensions are 47 x 27"Please note that there is just one window frame and molding set left $450(shipping and purchase info) |
Cute little finial post caps.(click on image) |
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Found in Maine recently - have the best creamy and almost sparkly yellow paint - some kind of mix was put in the paint that makes these pieces nearly sparkle in the sunlight. Measure 4.5" high x 4" diameter on the base - GREAT form!SOLD |
PR victorian ARCHED round top house shutters green 52"(click on image) |
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Wonderful pair of arched - ROUND TOP shutters - exterior in GREAT green crackled finish - victorian salvage - Arched shutters are very hard to come by = high demand. Circa 1870 - wooden peg and mortised set - nice looking and great condition! Great set with original hardware and straps at top to keep the set nice and tight! - A great set in great detail. Shutters measure 52" tall are 20" wide (each) and 1" thick. Wonderful primitive set!$575(shipping and purchase info) |
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c1900 Milk Glass 5' diameter clock face(click on image) |
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Salvaged from a circa 1890-1900 bell tower at a university/college in southwestern PA - stood at the face of the belltower 160' in the air. The clock face is imprinted with the name INTERNATIONAL on it - the #'s are incised and painted over with black paint and a textured finish - has two hands - need a little working to be affixed to the face (some hardware) NO clock works or backing comes with the hands. The clock face appears to be a glass type material - a long time antique dealer likened it to milk glass - has a WONDERFUL look in person - three faces were on the tower - one broken into a million pieces as it was dislodged from the tower and was not able to be secured - we sold the first of the pair we had right away - these pieces are a rarity and you should not miss this opportunity -$3850(shipping and purchase info) |
Gothic Window Sashes(click on image) |
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Found in mid-state NY - these gothic window sashes are a HOT seller - for years now - gothic architectural items are very desirable for restorers or decorators. These windows (four available) measure 36" wide & are 33" high. Measure 1.5" thick. three of them have good old wavy glass - - one has a broken pane (can send old piece of glass to replace.) We've sold similar pieces to customers restoring victorian homes - as well as designers & decorators who remove glass for mirrors - either scenario presents years of charming victorian gothic detail. Good solid pieces -$275/ea(shipping and purchase info) |
Oval window with BEAUTIFUL mullion design.(click on image) |
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Measuring 42" across and 24' high & is 1.5" thick. Frame is SOLID - old chalk white paint finish - OLD wavy glass. Oval windows (like round windows) are increasingly harder to locate. This one is in a remarkable state of preservation - whether using for restoration or decorative purposes this one is a real gem -$720(shipping and purchase info) |
c1890 copper 41" finials(click on image) |
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WOW - these c1890 salvage pieces are AMAZING. Salvaged from a belltower of a SE PA college university building - these pieces are very RARE! Measuring 41" tall - 12" dia at base and 15" diameter at middle widest part - Has a cast iron pipe sticking out of the bottom (adds another 10" to the height) - used to secure the finials to the belltower - CAN BE removed! All copper - numerous coats of white paint - I've never had the pleasure of owning a more stunning piece of victorian salvage! Some wear - one shows a ding in base - given their age and having been perched 160' in the air - they are in remarkably EXCELLENT condition! Searching other architectural salvage places on the internt I did not find a SINGLE place that had such a unique and rare item - these are easily once in a lifetime purchases!$4950 for the pair!(shipping and purchase info) |
HUGE torch style victorian age FINIALS 22" h x 7.5" dia(click on image) |
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One of the largest wooden finials we've had - ever! Measure 22" high - wonderful torch style finial!Measure 7.5" diameter on base - SOLID - Old yellow tinged white paint! SUPER look - the pictures do not capture the beauty of these! One of the more sought after design pieces for the country home setting.Great piece for many decor settings - would look great in a finial collection - Great looking piece!$975 - pair(shipping and purchase info) |
PR victorian ARCHED round top house shutters BLUE 76"(click on image) |
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Wonderful pair of arched - ROUND TOP shutters - exterior in the VERY BEST ROBIN's EGG BLUE crackled finish - victorian salvage - Arched shutters are very hard to come by = high demand. Circa 1870 - wooden peg and mortised set - nice looking and great condition! Came off a wonderful home on Cape Cod, MA! Shutters measure 76" tall are 27" wide (each) and 1 3/8" thick. Wonderful primitive set!$625(shipping and purchase info) |
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