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ONE (1) ANTIQUE MOLD FOR CASTING
COMPOSITION ORNAMENTS (COMPO)
for ARCHITECTURE & PICTURE FRAMING
★ From the original JP Weaver Co. 1914 to 1921 era when at
1006 No. Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 ★ |
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GET THE MATCHING ANTIQUE COMPO MOULD: 320431933919
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D E S C R I P T I O N
One Antique Hand-made Mold Used for Carved Gesso Picture Framing & Architectural Ornamentation . . . 1914 to 1921 era from:
The original JP Weaver Co. of 1006 No. Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA
• One Authentic Mold for making Composition Ornaments ("Compo") used for carved gesso Picture Frames and Architectural Ornamentaion.
~ For making a Barbizon Corner & matching Barbizon Center Compo / Composition Ornaments
used in Antique Picture Framing, Fireplace Mantels, and Architectural Relief Moldings.
~ Produced stunning floral design compo ornament "carving". This is an actual compo mold once
used for making compo ornaments by hand.
~ Measures 14" x 8" x 2" thick. Mold weighs a hefty 5 Lbs.
~ Made of 3-plys of wood filled with a pitch/wood resin mold material (see close-up photo for condition)
~ Distinctive time-worn overall condition & worm-wood character on one end. Backside has picture
framing hook for wall display of this distinctive antique.
~ This item is identical to molds that would be used by The Decorators Supply Corp. in Chicago, IL.
~ Positively original - was a gift in the 1970's from a founder of the original JP Weaver Co who worked
there from the end of WW1 until 1979.
You will find no other such item than what is offrered in our 2 aucitons. A stunning & unique piece of Southern California architectural history for the collector . . . or art enthusiast who appreciates the applied arts and an era when artificers crafted fine works with their bare hands. We hope someone else can proudly display this artifact!
• Nothing to hide, so we gave you a GREAT photo! Please look over all photos carefully; prior to bidding, Buyer is to assess item to ensure it meets their criteria, or email Seller with any questions. Buyer's bid is Buyer's confirmation that this used item is suited for Buyer's purposes & standards.
H I S T O R I C A L I N F O
A technical discussion of composition is not complete without an examination of the molds used to create the ornament. These were the ornament maker's largest investment in time and expense, and were the key to the craft.
Composition molds were always made of rigid materials that would withstand the considerable pressure used in pressing the ornaments. All of these materials and methods have been used in sculptural crafts since the Renaissance. The comparative listing that follows helps explain their advantages and disadvantages.
Wood was carved in reverse to create a negative matrix. This was highly skilled work often performed by a specialist carver, and required a large initial investment in time, but wooden molds would essentially last indefinitely if properly maintained. A further design advantage of reverse carving is that fine incised lines will show up as fine raised lines in the final ornament. (Fine raised lines are notoriously difficult to carve or model in relief.) Molds carved from dense and close-grained fruit woods such as apple and pear seem to have been common in the 18th century. In the 19th century, the most intricate molds were carved in boxwood, often encased or framed by larger and cheaper pieces of timber for ease of handling and to prevent splitting.
Pitch molds became popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A warm and soft mixture composed primarily of pine pitch was poured into a recess in a wood block or frame. It was then turned over and squeezed down onto an oiled wooden pattern. Pitch molds might crack with age or in the press, but as long as the carved pattern was retained, they could be easily re-made.
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S H I P P I N G for T H I S I T E M
Shipping to your USA address via USPS Priority from zip 91355 as billed by eBay calculator (includes USPS 80¢ Delivery confirmation, and any other handling or packaging materials cost. etc.) for roughly a 7 LB package.
• Optional Shipping insurance available only in USA at actual cost if Buyer requests.
• Will ship to Canada for ACTUAL cost via USPS + $2 (this includes US Customs document paperwork emailed to you as an Adobe.pdf).
SHIPPING COSTS: Buyer to pay all shipping related costs (as explained above); we try hard to be as transparent as possible with NO HIDDEN FEES, ever! We do not renegotiate postage and/or handling. Why?, because there are some expenses for packing material beyond the free Priority Mail boxes available at the USPS. We will not exploit this, but must cover our costs.
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~ SHIPPING COSTS: Buyer to pay all shipping related costs (see auction text for details).
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~ SHIPPING INSURANCE: optional for Buyer, but we strongly recommend that Buyer purchase this for an extra cost if Buyer has any concerns for safe delivery of items. Otherwise, Buyer agrees Seller cannot be held liable for damaged or missing items nor receive negative feedback over this issue. Buyer to notify Seller which, if any, insurance is desired; insurance charged at ACTUAL COST (See USPS Chartbelow):
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$ 0.01 to $ 50.00 |
$1.75 |
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50.01 to 100.00 |
2.20 |
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100.01 to 200.00 |
3.65 |
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200.01 to 300.00 |
4.65 |
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300.01 to 400.00 |
5.60 |
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400.01 to 500.00
500.01 to 600.00 |
6.55
7.50 |
AVAILABLE ON ANY USPS FIRST CLASS PACKAGE, PARCEL POST, & PRIORITY MAIL
(but not First Class Letter) WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR UNINSURED PACKAGES
Postal insurance is the best way to protect your investment.
(Seller will email .pdf copy of insurance receipt to Buyer if Buyer needs to file an insurance claim with the USPS.)
~ DELIVERY CONFIRMATION: All orders shipped with this service, this cost is INCLUDED in shipping costs quoted in our auction text. We do our best to charge only ACTUAL COST for this service as charged by the shipper:
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USPS Priority Mail Package |
$0.70 |
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USPS Parcel Post Package |
$0.80 |
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USPS First Class Package |
$0.80 |
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USPS First Class Letter |
N/A |
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UPS or FedEx (free/included) |
$0.00 |
~ COMBINED SHIPPING: multiple purchases spanning a 7 day period can be consolidate to save Buyer shipping costs.
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~ CUSTOMS DOCS: Winning Bid Price is the US dollar amount listed as the "Value" on all Customs Docs - We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US Government regulations prohibit such behavior.
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