Salesman’s Sample Window Shade Fixture

$184.00

Unusual, very early, small working mechanical salesman’s sample for Judd & Co.’s Empire brand window shade fixtures (this is a small version of one of Co.’s actual large sized shades). Complete w/ its original wooden mounting bracket, piece has a working pull-down cloth shade that is covered w/ Co. advertising and 1880 patent date and opens by both cord or pulling down on actual shade (shade measures 10.75 x 19.75 when opened).

Sold at: Wm Morford Antiques

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Product Description
Salesman’s Sample Window Shade Fixture: Unusual, very early, small working mechanical salesman’s sample for Judd & Co.’s Empire brand window shade fixtures (this is a small version of one of Co.’s actual large sized shades). Complete w/ its original wooden mounting bracket, piece has a working pull-down cloth shade that is covered w/ Co. advertising and 1880 patent date and opens by both cord or pulling down on actual shade (shade measures 10.75 x 19.75 when opened). Quite nice overall, w/ some expected toning and non-offensive light staining to cloth shade (shade C. 7.5).

Size: 2.5 x 14 x 2.5, Shade: 10.75 x 19.75 when opened
Date of Sale: 10/17/15

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