Small Enamel “Aeromotor” Windmill Company Plaque.
These windmills were useful everywhere in the 19th to the mid-20th century. Most every farm, ranch, and vineyard required them. The plaque measures 8” W X 4” H. Aeromotor started business in 1888 in Chicago. A slogan said, “The windmill that watered the West.”
Early Anglo/American “Post leg vise”
Early Anglo/American “post leg vise”; also called a blacksmith's vise. Circa 1850s to 1880s. Santa Rosa, CA. found. Nice sculptural design. 40” H with a 5 1/2” jaw. Uncommon.