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rare museum quality original american depression era art deco machine age interior michigan square building flush mount elevator cab or car grille

rare museum quality original american depression era art deco machine age interior michigan square building flush mount elevator cab or car grille

SKU: UR-25058-17
exceptional all original and intact metallic silver-enameled cast iron rare c. 1928-30 american art deco style interior elevator cab grille salvaged from the non-extant "michigan square" building designed by the architectural firm of holabird & root. the building was perhaps best known for the public enclosed space known as "diana court" - named after the stunning marble and bronze fountain executed by swedish sculptor carl milles. the building was demolished in 1978. the perforated metal grille contains a super streamlined geometric design with centrally located abstract floral motifs. the silver enameled finish is believed to be original. the single flush mount elevator car or cab grille measures 11 x 8 1/4 inches. the exact fabricator is not known. two matching grilles are available. priced individually.

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