Architectural Antiques

Our inventory of architectural antiques includes items such as salvaged antique doors, period fireplace mantels and paneling, reclaimed antique cupboards, antique columns, vintage stone (mill stones, doorsteps, foundation stones, etc.), antique iron hardware (latches, hinges, etc.) and much more. View inventory in the following categories of architectural antiques by following links below:

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For Sale: Miscellaneous Architectural Antiques

Updated 3/10/10

Factory Cart Wheel Set NEW

Wheel set #1: This set of cast iron wheels and casters is from an early 1900's factory cart.

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Cost: $325

"Furniture & Chairs" Sign NEW

This hand-painted, double sided sign is probably late 1800's. The sign has two hand wrought 'eyes' to hang it and measures 32" wide x 20" tall x 2&3/4" thick.

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Cost: $750

"Sea Grill" Sign NEW

This hand-painted restaurant sign is big, weathered and probably early to mid-1900's. It is painted over an earlier sign which reads 'Mays Restaurant' and 'Cigarettes.' It measures 12' long x 16.5" tall x 2&1/4" thick. The fish and the lobster take up 32" of each end.

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Cost: $1650

Aetna Insurance Co. Sign NEW

This original, hand-painted Aetna Insurance sign (double sided) was found in the loft of a barn in Tolland, CT. It measures 38" wide x 32" tall x 3" thick.

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Cost: $3500

Greek Revival Door Transom & Side Lights NEW

(Set #2) Set of matching Greek Revival door surrounds: transom measures 63&3/4" long x 10" tall and has 11 panes. The two side lights are 55&3/4" tall x 12" wide and have 10 panes each.

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Cost: $750 for set

Wooden barred, 19th-century cell "wall" NEW

Salvaged from a Norton, MA, mental institution that was torn down, these "walls" measure approx. 7'2" wide x 7" high, which includes approx. a 5" gap to the floor on the bottom and an 7.5" gap between sections. The bars are 1&3/8" in diameter and solid wood that is nicely burnished. The upper is 43.25" high and the lower is 30" high. The shelf is 11.5" wide x 7/8" thick.

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Cost: $2500 for each set and $1000 for each extra upper

Room End #3
This unpainted room end from was salvaged from an early 18th-century house in NH. It measures approximately 14'6"+ wide and 7' tall to plaster line (+ 2" to 3" more).

Cost: $4,500

Cupboard #4:
This early 1700's cupboard was saved from an early Hillsboro, NH, house. Although used as a built-in in the Hillsboro house, this cupboard could also be a stand-alone.

Cost: $3,500

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Indian Shutters #1
This early pair of matching Indian shutters (pocket shutters) have raised panels that are about 3/8" proud of the face. One is grain painted on the panels. They measure 34&7/8" wide x 65&1/4" tall x 7/8" thick.

Cost: $850/pair

Antique Copper Sink
This copper sink is in very good condition and includes the goose neck faucets that came with it. The box surrounding the sink is 31&5/8" long x 20&1/8" wide x 8&1/2" thick. The copper basin is 30" long x 18&1/2" wide x 7&1/2"+ deep.

Cost: $2,850

Antique Iron Fence #1:
The fence is very heavy and made of galvanized iron. It is probably from the 1900's.

Dimensions: 75 linear feet, most sections are ~ 7' long. It is 36" high. Cost:



Cost: $1,875 ($25 per linear foot)

Terracotta Tiles #1:
These tiles were salvaged from a late 1800s Taunton, MA, mental institution. They have a range of texture from smooth to slightly pitted. The would look great in a sun room or garden shed, but could also be used for fireplace hearths.
Dimensions: ~9" x 9" x ~ 1&3/8" thick

Cost: $3600 for all (180) or $25 each

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Porch Columns:
Twelve antique porch columns in three different sizes. Not all tops and/or bottoms were salvaged, but replacements from another batch are included.

Cost: For whole set (including extra tops and bottoms from another set) $1,500

Set of 5 Open Face Knobs:
All 5 of these brass and iron face-mounted knobs seem to be mechanically sound. All of them should work for doors that are 1.25" thick or less.

Cost: Set of five for $1375. Individual ones would be $350 each.

Antique Iron Handcuffs & Shackles:
The iron cuffs are in fantastic shape and are high quality. They are stamped with 2 3/4" (~1/8" high) and "197" in bold print ~ 1/4" high. The cuffs measure ~11" end to end. The shackles measure ~38" long and have spring loaded latches.

Cost: $1250 for both

Antique Pigeon Coop:
This home-made pigeon house was found in the attic of the 1780's Grafton, Ma house. It is constructed with cut nails so we estimate it was made in the late 1800's.

Cost: $450

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19th Century Cast Iron Radiator:
This cast iron hot water radiator looks like it will actually work or could just be decorative piece. The date embossed on the floor 'rim' of the column looks like 1888 or 1868. It measures 26" wide x 5" deep x 29.5" high.

Cost: $1250

Church Pew :
This white pine pew is 10' long x 31" high x 18" deep. Bench depth (seat) is 14". We don't know the origin but it was found in Ashford, CT.

Cost: $350

Cast Iron Coal Grate:
This fireplace grate insert was salvaged from an 18thC. Berlin, MA, house. Measurements: ~19”wide x ~19.5” deep x 10” tall.

Cost: $350

Antique Wooden Trough:
Imported from China. The outer dimensions are approx. 27” deep (front to back) x 40” wide and 31.5” high, the inside dimensions are 18” x 32” x 12” deep (bottom to top).

Cost: $1,200

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Antique Chinese Table:
This antique table imported from China is very rustic, rugged and heavy. The top is approx. 16” wide x 88” long x 3” thick. The table is 31.5” tall.

Cost: $1,750

Antique Factory Carts:
Truckload of wooden and iron factory carts of all different sizes. Average size approx. 28” wide x 52” long. Many different styles of corner hardware. Approx. 500 carts (no wheels) and about 15 with wheels.

Cost: Carts with wheels are $250 each. Carts without wheels are $50 each. Take all 500 for $12,000 or Best Offer.

Antique Ladder (#2):
This A-frame ladder was salvaged from an old gas company factory building. It measures 10’4” tall when closed and 10’ tall when open. The base is 35” wide at the bottom and 17” at the top.

Cost: $650

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Ornamental Iron Transom:
This antique transom has residual paint, lots of age and pitting rust. It measures 62&1/2” across bottom x 26&3/4” high.
Cost: $750

Antique Chinese Door Sets:
These door sets are made of wood and iron. Imported from China, the wood door is antique, but the decorative iron is new. Some of the doors have ‘ghosts’ from old hardware. This is the first of nine pairs. All have similar style and iron, but vary slightly in size and individual markings and wear on the wood.


Cost: $1850/pair

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Fluted Wood Columns:
These solid poplar columns were originally much taller, but had rotted on the bottom. They are now ~5’3&1/2” tall. The top diameter is ~7&3/4” and the bottom diameter is ~9”.

Cost: $800/pair

Large Antique Wooden Trough:
Very large handmade tulip wood trough with cupped hand-holds on each end. 4’ long x 28&1/2” wide and 8” deep.

Cost: $1650

Small Cupboard:
Built-in cupboard from Grafton, MA, house with original 1” cast-butt hinges. It measures 18&3/4” wide x 20&3/4” tall x 9&1/2” deep.

Cost: $450

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Carved Pew End:
This carved, #88 pew bench end was made from chestnut.

Dimensions: ~40” x 20” (measured as a rectangle). The ‘88’ is 2” high.


Cost: $425

Industrial Clamps :
These heavy iron glue clamps are great for gluing board stock for wood tops. I use them in my shop. Each measures ~5”wide x 44” long x 6” high.

Cost: $125 each for the complete ones/$100 each without the compression clamp/Minimum order 2

Corner Cupboard (#3):
Original feature from 1780s Grafton, MA, house. With H-L hinges complimented by a brass swivel latch. They seem to be all original and in very good shape.
39” wide x 13&1/4” deep x 97” tall.

Cost: $3,500

Corner Cupboard (#2):
Original feature from 1780s Grafton, MA, house. Built-in with dental moldings and sets of 3 vertical carvings above the dental moldings, hand-planed wood on the 4-paneled door and wood work is fantastic.
39” wide x 12&3/4” deep x 88” tall.
Cost: $3,500

1780s Corner Cupboard (#1):
Original feature from 1780s Grafton, MA, house that was built into the structure of the house and was carefully removed as a whole unit. Measures 97” (8’1”) tall. The flat face housing the doors is 38” wide and the beveled sides are each approximately 9&3/4” wide.

Cost: $6,500

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Chimney Surround #4:
Original built-in feature from 1780s Grafton, MA, house that surrounded the interior chimneystack. Measures 25” deep x 49&1/2” wide x 96”+ tall.


Cost: $4,250

Chimney Surround #3:
Original built-in feature from 1780s Grafton, MA, house that was built around the interior chimneystack. Measures 26&1/4” deep x 48” wide x 96”+ tall.


Cost: $4,250

Chimney Surround #2:
Original built-in feature from 1780s Grafton, MA, house that surrounded the interior chimneystack. Measures 24&3/4” deep x 41&3/8” wide x 88” tall.


Cost: $2,500

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Chimney Surround #1:
Original built-in feature from 1780s Grafton, MA, house that was built around the interior chimneystack. Measures 26&1/2” deep x 46” wide x approx. 88” tall.


Cost: $4,500

Cast Iron Bust Statue:
This bust is a reproduction cast iron statue, probably from China. Great detail and weathering. Weight: approx. 145 lbs. The statue is 22” tall and the base is approx. 8” in diameter.


Cost: $750

Cast Iron Roman Boy Statue:
This cast iron statue of a Roman boy is a reproduction most likely from China. Nice detail and weathering. Weighs approx. 130 lbs, stands 3’ high and base is 10” in diameter +/-.


Cost: $1,250

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18th-Century Paneled Room Ends:
Paneled room ends with fireplace and door were salvaged from a Thompson, CT house. They are in 3 sections. The approx. measurements are 14’ 7 ” wide and 82” high per room end. One door has cast butt hinges and the other has H-L’s.
Cost: $8,250 each or $14,000 for the pair

Antique Ladder #1:
Split pole ladder made from pine with and hand scraped oak rails. It measures 22” at base and tapers to the top. It is 12’2” tall.
Cost: $350

Antique Chestnut Columns:

Two antique chestnut turned columns that measure approx. 6” diameter x 8’6” tall
Cost: $850/pair

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Antique Copper Lantern:
It is approx. 25” high, 12.5” wide at it’s widest, 7”x7” at it’s base and 6.5”x6.5” at it’s top. The crown is 7.5” tall and the ball on top is 2.25” in diameter.

Cost: $850

Antique Lock Plate:
Hand-forged lock with operational key. The face plate is approx. 8”x8”, the bar is 14.25” long, the key is 7.5” long.

Cost: $750

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Cast Iron Roosters:
Cast iron roosters imported from China (not antique). 22” high, 13” breast to tail, and 7” wide.
Cost: $95 each or two for $160

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Early Cupboard:
Wall cupboard with 4 shelves. Dimensions: 45” wide x 69&1/2” high x 14” deep

Cost: $1,250

c. 1810 Built-in Cupboard:
Main box: 36” wide x 82” high x 14” deep
Cost: $1,850

Greek Revival Front Entrance:
Greek revival front entry way with 5 window transom from North Providence, RI c. 1810; door, hinges interior and exterior woodwork included.
Cost: $4,800

Antique Solid Wood Columns:
Pair of solid turned columns, 62” high and 7&3/4” in diameter.
Cost: $750 for the pair

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Chestnut Foundry Forms:
Two antique chestnut foundry forms from Willimantic, CT. Dimensions: 55"wide x 24" deep at base, 37" wide at top and 8'3" tall
Cost: $3,600
Form without shelves: $2,500

salvaged antique chestnut foundry forms

19th-Century Barn Cupola:
From late 1800s dairy barn
Dimensions: Approx. 4’4” square at base, 5’8” square at soffet, 8’ tall
Cost: $3,200 as is

salvaged antique barn cupola

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