{"product_id":"19th-century-ornamental-black-enameled-cast-iron-interior-residential-wall-or-floor-louvered-grate-with-intricate-design","title":"19th century ornamental black enameled cast iron interior residential wall or floor louvered grate with intricate design","description":"original and fully functional c. 1890's american victorian era ornamental cast iron interior residential flush mount louvered floor or wall register designed and fabricated by the tuttle \u0026amp; bailey manufacturing co., new york. the \"brilliant\" pattern ventilation grate contains three adjustable louvers, controlled by manually sliding a \"wheel\" lever found on the far left side of the grate. salvaged from a chicago graystone residence undergoing interior renovations. established in 1846, the tuttle and bailey company was the dominant manufacturer of cast iron registers in the latter half of the 19th century. the company continued to perfect its ornamental grille manufacturing processes and was eventually acquired by hart \u0026amp; cooley, inc. in 1933. world war ii influenced the production of several new products from tuttle \u0026amp; bailey, including air intake covers for tanks and mortar shells. the mortar die and special presses were brought out one more time during the korean war. the tuttle \u0026amp; bailey business was moved to holland, mi in 1983-84. measures 16 x 12 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669795770666,"sku":"UR-15117-12","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20120921-017m_2.jpg?v=1760419270","url":"https:\/\/urbanremainschicago.com\/products\/19th-century-ornamental-black-enameled-cast-iron-interior-residential-wall-or-floor-louvered-grate-with-intricate-design","provider":"Urban Remains Chicago","version":"1.0","type":"link"}