Capitol Salvage
Michael Cardin, Tolland Connecticut
michaeljcardin@comcast.net


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c1885 Victorian gingerbread porch corbel bracket supports
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.

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Pair Gothic finials
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


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c1885 pair of Victorian gingerbread finial drops
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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Gothic window header pediment

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18th century raised panel Indian shutters
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


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Classic pair of fence post cap finials
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


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c1850-1860 gable end Gothic stained glass arched window
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


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circa 1879 gothic cast iron roof cresting off the Connecticut State Capitol building, designed by Richard Upjohn
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


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Unique heavily fenestrated arched gable end window with molding.
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


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Cute little finial post caps.
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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!

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PR victorian ARCHED round top house shutters green 52"
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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


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c1900 Milk Glass 5' diameter clock face
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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


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Gothic Window Sashes
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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


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Oval window with BEAUTIFUL mullion design.
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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


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c1890 copper 41" finials
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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!


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HUGE torch style victorian age FINIALS 22" h x 7.5" dia
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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


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PR victorian ARCHED round top house shutters BLUE 76"
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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


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