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original early 20th century ornamental cast iron chicago commercial building "signal for all cars" elevator button push plate
  • original early 20th century ornamental cast iron chicago commercial building "signal for all cars" elevator button push plate
  • original early 20th century ornamental cast iron chicago commercial building "signal for all cars" elevator button push plate
original early 20th century ornamental cast iron chicago commercial building "signal for all cars" elevator button push plate

original early 20th century ornamental cast iron chicago commercial building "signal for all cars" elevator button push plate

SKU: UR-19228-14
c. 1910-20 original and largely intact american ornamental cast iron flush mount elevator "signal for all cars" push button escutcheon or backplate possibly fabricated by or for the elevator supply & repair company, chicago, il. the rectangular-shaped backplate contains a single push button hole for "calling" an elevator cab. the "down" button hole contains a cast brass rosette - likely original, which suggests that this configuration was for "up" only. the cast iron has been refinished and treated with a clear coat lacquer. neoclassical border found along the edges. salvaged from a chicago commercial building long ago. measures 3 x 1/2 x 8 inches.

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