Materials Unlimited Retirement Auction - Online Only Auction #2
Listing ID#: 1465123

Auction Location

Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Thursday Jan 19, 9:00 AM
Bidding Ends: Thursday Jan 26, 7:00 PM
Auction Type
 Online Auction (local pick-up only)  VIEW ONLINE CATALOG
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Braun and Helmer Auction Service

Contact: David Helmer * Brian Braun
Phone: 734.368.1733 or 1736
Email: davidghelmer@gmail.com
Website: braunandhelmer.com

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 Materials Unlimited - Online Only Auction #2

Architecture Salvage * Stained Glass * Lighting * Lamps * Furniture * Antiques * Windows * Doors * Hardware * Fireplace Mantles & Related * Artwork * Mirrors * Lamp Shades, Globes, etc. * Decorative * Mid Century * Modern * Victorian * Colonial * Arts & Crafts * Industrial * Regency Period * Outdoor Related incl. Gates, Light Posts, etc. * and Many Other Items of Interest from Around the World

 Bidding Starts: Thursday, January 19th @ 9:00AM (Eastern Time)

 Bidding Ends: Thursday January 26th @ 7:00PM (Eastern Time)

2 Michigan Ave (US-12), Ypsilanti MI 48197

Items are being stored and displayed @ Materials Unlimited a Massive 15,000 Sq ft. 1920's Art Deco 3 Story Facility in Downtown Ypsilanti MI 48176.

 

Listing Information

Materials Unlimited - Online Only Auction #2 This will be Materials Unlimited Last Auction Architecture Salvage * Stained Glass * Lighting * Lamps * Furniture * Antiques * Windows * Doors * Hardware * Fireplace Mantles & Related * Artwork * Mirrors * Lamp Shades, Globes, etc. * Decorative * Mid Century * Modern * Victorian * Colonial * Arts & Crafts * Industrial * Regency Period * Outdoor Related incl. Gates, Light Posts, etc. * and Many Other Items of Interest from Around the World

 

1
Lot #1 Miller Slag Glass Table Lamp
Lot #1 Miller Slag Glass Table Lamp

 

2
Lot #2 Antique Arts and Crafts Floral Window
Lot #2 G21047 Antique Arts and Crafts stained glass window with stylized floral motif in original pine sash. Width: 31" Height: 32" Chicago circa 1915

 

3
Lot #3 Antique Colonial Revival Window
Lot #3 G22031 Antique Colonial Revival style window with a diamond lattice amber glass field and a central colorful symmetrical design. Width: 40" Height: 71-1/2" America circa 1910

 

4
Lot #4 Vase and Floral Arch Top Glass Window
Lot #4 G21019 Antique Victorian vase and flower arch top window in original sash. There are a few cracks in the glass. Width: 56" Height: 32" American circa 1900

 

5
Lot #5 Antique Arched Stained Glass Transom
Lot #5 G22033 Large antique late Victorian arched, richly colored, stained glass transom window in original pine frame. From the Clifford Presbyterian Church, Chicago IL Width: 76" Height: 38" Chicago, IL circa 1895

 

6
Lot #6 Antique Stacking Bookcase
Lot #6 F22181 Antique oak stacking barrister bookcase with three sections, a single drawer with original pulls and original finish. One section is missing the door. Width: 33-3/4" Height: 48-3/4" Depth: 13-1/2" America circa 1925 Width: 50-1/2";...

 

7
Lot #7 Antique Toy Firetruck
Lot #7 A22147 Antique toy firetruck "Little Jimmy" made by Kingsbury Toys with wind up key and adjustable ladders. Length: 34" Height: 8" Depth: 9" America circa 1920

 

8
Lot #8 Pair of Antique Sconces
Lot #8 L22098 Pair of antique exterior wrought iron hexagonal lantern sconces with granite glass panels. Ball & floral details at the top of each sconce. Width: 13" Height: 29" Projection: 14" America circa 1930

 

9
Lot #9 Vintage Exterior Sconce
Lot #9 L20158 Vintage cast brass, spelter, and cast iron exterior sconce with textured glass panels. Width: 12-1/2" Height: 36" Projection: 18" England circa 1950

 

10
Lot #1 Pair of 1910 Cast Bronze Ship Lights
Lot #10 Pair of 1910 Cast Bronze Ship Lights from a Chicago Mansion

 

11
Lot #11 Antique Wrought Iron Rail
Lot #11 S21024 Long antique wrought iron railing with a lovely repeating circular and scroll pattern. Width: 14-1/2" Height: 72" America circa 1900

 

12
Lot #12 Antique Cast Iron Group incl. Decor Panel
Lot #12 Antique Cast Iron Group incl. S21032 Antique provincial inspired cast iron panel. Width: 15 1/2" Height: 35" New Orleans 1890,

 

13
Lot #13 Lot #13 Group of Fun Misc. Antiques
Lot #13 Group of Fun Misc. Antiques incl. Sunnyside Dairy Crate, Shoe Last, Handle, Trusses Sign, Tobacco Tin, etc.

 

14
Lot #14 Colonial Revival Silver Plated Sconces
Lot #14 L16153 Pair of gorgeous silver plated brass Georgian Revival style double arm candle sconces featuring simple and elegant foliate curl arms with bobeches connected to a circular backplate. Cast turnings extend above and below the backplate a...

 

15
Lot #15 Pair of Beaux Arts Style Candle Sconces
Lot #109 L17290 Amazing pair of antique Beaux Arts style finely cast brass four arm candle sconces with grotesque mask, floral and acanthus details. One of the bottom cast leaves is missing, please let us know if you are interested in having a repla...

 

16
Lot #16 Pair of Vintage Putti Three Arm Sconces
Lot #16 L14051 Whimsical pair of vintage cast brass Art Nouveau Style three arm candle sconces featuring an asymmetrical form comprised of a Putti figure supporting an elaborate foliate arrangement terminating into three candle sockets. Height: 17" ...

 

17
Lot #17 Pair- Antique Tudor Revival Wall Sconces
Lot #17 L15363 A pair of antique Tudor Revival style candle-arm wall sconces with original gold, red, and blue polychrome finish. Width: 5" Height: 11-1/2" Projection: 5" America circa 1930

 

18
Lot #18 Antique Tudor Revival Candle Arm Sconces
Lot #18 L15362 Tudor Revival style cast iron candle-arm wall sconces with the original gold, red, and green polychrome finish. Width: 4-1/2" Height: 9-1/2" Projection: 4" America, circa 1930

 

19
Lot #19 1925 American Art Deco Flush Mount Lights
Lot #19 1925 American Art Deco Flush Mount Lights

 

20
Lot #20 Haab's 1903 Brunswick 20' Birch Bar
Lot #20 1903 Brunswick Balke Collender Co. 20' Birch Bar

 

21
Lot #21 Haab's Fanimation Belt Driven Fan System
Lot #21 Haab's Fanimation Belt Driven Fan System

 

22
Lot #22 Joe Louis Arena Alumni Room Pedestal Table
Lot #22 Joe Louis Arena Alumni Room Pedestal Table

 

23
Lot #23 Victorian Era Carved Cuban Mahogany Mantel
Lot #23 Stunning oversize antique Victorian Era carved Cuban mahogany half mantel with bold details a pointed arch opening. Width: 78-1/2" Height: 58-1/2" Depth: 12-1/2" Opening Width: 52 1/2" Height: 46 1/2" America, circa 1880

 

24
Lot #24 Antique Walnut Renaissance Revival Mantel
Lot #24 Gorgeous antique walnut Renaissance Revival Style half mantel featuring a very large opening flanked by Corinthian-topped pilasters whose bodies are filled with overlapped carved rings. Width 66-1/2" Height 48" Projection 10" Opening Widt...

 

25
Lot #25 Mantle #3
Lot #25 Mantle #3 (Mantle Only)

 

26
Lot #26 French Style Carved Half Mantle
Lot #26 M22014 Painted hand carved mahogany half mantle in the French style Width: 63-1/2" Height: 54" Depth: 18" Opening Width: 48-3/4" Height: 41-1/2" circa 1990

 

27
Lot #27 Antique Arts and Crafts Full Mantle
Lot #27 M22006 Arts and Crafts style oak full mantel salvaged from the All Saints Catholic Church rectory. As-is Width: 80" Height: 103" Projection: 9" Opening Width: 56" Height: 39-1/2" Detroit MI circa 1910

 

28
Lot #28 Antique Victorian Sycamore Half Mantel
Lot #28 M22010 Unusual Late Victorian sycamore half mantel stripped of finish, featuring ivy leaf carvings on a small central square. The eye is drawn it the overall angular, modern lines of the piece and the mantel shelf has a sharp angular undersi...

 

29
Lot #29 Colonial Revival Birch Claw Foot Display 1
Lot #29 F22152 Large scale Colonial Revival carved varnished birch display case with fabric bottom and plate glass sides, face, and top. Four Latching, mirrored doors slide vertically to gain access inside the case which sits on heavily carved claw ...

 

30
Lot #30 Colonial Revival Birch Claw Foot Display 2
Lot #30 F22152 Large scale Colonial Revival carved varnished birch display case with fabric bottom and plate glass sides, face, and top. Four Latching, mirrored doors slide vertically to gain access inside the case which sits on heavily carved claw ...

 

31
Lot #31 Antique Mirror & Spoon Rack
Lot #31 A14015 Lovely Late Victorian oak framed beveled hall mirror oriented on the diamond with bass hooks on three of the four corners. Width: 28" Height: 27-1/2" America, circa 1900 A13046 Early Victorian Era Spoon Rack Early Victorian Era spoon...

 

32
Lot #32 Antique Framed Needlepoint Art & Stand
Lot #32 Victorian Era Needle Point Artwork featuring a young couple seated and reading together in its Original Gilt wooden frame. Signed by Mary E Savage 1868, Width: 24-1/4", Height: 25-1/4", Origin: England Circa 1868

 

33
Lot #33 Antique Ingraham Regulator Clock
Lot #33 Antique Ingraham Octagon Regulator Clock

 

34
Lot #34 Vintage Table Lamp
Lot #34 L21324 Interesting Hollywood Regency style brass and glass cylinder shaped table lamp decorated with a male figure holding up fruits. 6-1/2" square at the base and 23-1/2" tall. America circa 1960

 

35
Lot #35 Victorian Style Brass Chandelier
Lot #35 L16148 Large-scale vintage Victorian Style brass eight arm hanging fixture with a body comprised of stacked melon spheres, out of which extend eight foliate scroll arms with bobeches and candle sockets. Diameter: 44" Drop: 40" Weight: 70 l...

 

36
Lot #36 Vintage Six Arm Chandelier
Lot #36 L20022 Vintage six arm pressed glass candle chandelier with cut crystal prisms. Diameter: 24" Drop: 48" America, circa 1995

 

37
Lot #37 (2) Two Light Beaded and Crystal Fixture
Lot #37 L17190 (Pair) Contemporary two light fixture with an applied antique finish, lots of decorative beading and clear and amber crystal prisms. Diameter: 10" Drop: 25" America, circa 2005

 

38
Lot #38 Aladdin Style Fixture with Cranberry Shade
Lot #38 L13061 Brass Aladdin style lamp suspended by three long rods with a rope-twist pattern, the globe is a beautiful hand blown cranberry swirl. Diameter: 10" Drop: 53" America, circa 1900

 

39
Lot #39 Colonial Revival Aladdin Style Fixture
Lot #39 L16029 Gorgeous Colonial Revival Style polished brass hanging up-light pendant fixture featuring delicate pipe with chain breaks supporting an Aladdin lamp style body with a pointed etched flame globe. Diameter: 8" Drop: 34" American, circ...

 

40
Lot #40 Antique Stained Glass Fixture
Lot #40 L20152 Antique incredible stained & bent panel glass fixture with jeweled grape patterns around the sides. There are a few cracked pieces, please see photos. Diameter: 24" Drop: 47" America circa 1915

 

41
Lot #41 Floral Stained & Bent Panel Glass Fixture
Lot #41 Antique incredible stained & bent panel glass fixture with floral patterns around the sides.

 

42
Lot #42 Antique Light Fixture
Lot #42 L22336 Antique late Victorian two light gas & electric fixture with antique etched glass shades. Width: 12" Drop: 32" America circa 1895

 

43
Lot #43 Vintage Brass Victorian Gas & Electric
Lot #43 Vintage Brass Victorian Gas and Electric w/ Antique Halophane Shades

 

44
Lot #44 Light Fixture
Lot #44 Light Fixture

 

45
Lot #45 Bradley and Hubbard Light Fixture
Lot #45 609713 Signed Bradley & Hubbard Arts & Crafts three arm gas and electric fixture with reproduction square flared etched shades. The gas jet has not been electrified. The original canopy have some damage, please see close up. Width: 16" Dr...

 

46
Lot #46 Colonial Revival Four Arm Ceiling Fixture
Lot #46 608280 Antique early electric Colonial Revival style brass four arm fixture with reproduction cased molded glass shades Diameter: 19" Drop: 31" America, circa 1910

 

47
Lot #47 Antique Victorian Two Arm Ceiling Light
Lot #47 608169 Antique late Victorian brass two arm early electric fixture curved swan neck arms and antique double etched foliate patterned ruffled shades. Width: 30" Drop: 36" America, circa 1895

 

48
Lot #48 Antique Four Arm Silver Plated Fixture
Lot #48 L15288 Antique silver plated four-arm early electric light fixture with a stylized floral etched glass shades. Diameter: 28" Drop: 46" America, circa 1910

 

49
Lot #49 Pair of Antique Neo-Grecian Bronze Sconces
Lot #49 L16133 Massive pair of cast bronze Victorian wall sconces in the form of a large curled acanthus arm extending outward and supporting clear ribbed and faceted gas shades with scalloped edges and a diamond band. Neo-Grecian styling is evident ...

 

50
Lot #50 Pair of Antique Moe Bridges Tudor Sconces
Lot #50 608709 Antique cast bronze Tudor style candle sconces, signed Moe Bridges. Width: 9" Height: 12" Projection: 4-1/2" America, circa 1925

 

51
Lot #51 Antique Pair of Brass Double Arm Sconces
Lot #51 Antique Pair of Brass Double Arm Sconces from Indian Village Circa 1910

 

52
Lot #52 Pair of Silver Plated Antique Sconces
Lot #52 L21124 Pair of antique late Victorian silver plated gas & electric sconces with elaborate scroll arms and original etched glass shades. Originally from the James Gamble house in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the founders of Procter and Gamble. Wi...

 

53
Lot #53 Pair of Antique Tudor Sconces
Lot #53 L21180 Pair of antique cast metal Tudor Revival style double arm candle sconces with a hammered finish. Width: 9-1/2" Height: 7-1/4" Projection: 4" America circa 1920

 

54
Lot #54 Pair of Double-Arm Candle Sconces
Lot #54 L21013 Antique pair of French style cast brass double-arm candle sconces. The backplates will not cover a a modern electrical box, please contact us if you need to have them modified. Width 11" Height 17" Projection 9" American circa 1910

 

55
Lot #55 Neoclassical Style Double Arm Sconces
Lot #55 L20062 Pair of antique neoclassical style double arm candle sconces with cast aluminum backplates that feature mermaids and brass curved arms that hold the candle lights. Width: 10-14" Height: 12-1/2" America circa 1925

 

56
Lot #56 Antique Neoclassical Candle Wall Sconce
Lot #56 600704 A Neoclassical gilded cast nickel and brass candle sconce with four scrolled arms, fruit and ribbon motif. Width: 16" Height: 40" Projection: 10" America, circa 1900

 

57
Lot #57 Antique Italian Candle Arm Wall Sconce
Lot #57 608534 Beautiful Colonial Revival Style hammered and wrought brass seven-arm sconce with acanthus motif and crystal prisms. Width: 24" Height: 34" Projection: 12" Italy, circa 1930

 

58
Lot #58 (2) Wall Sconces incl. Louis XVI Style
Lot #58 (2) Wall Sconces incl. 609320 This is a Louis XVI style cast brass three arm candle sconce with prisms and foliate and ribbon design. & 607510 Neoclassical cast brass double arm sconce with a mythological face. Width: 11" Height: 17" Pro...

 

59
Lot #59 Rare Antique Brass 4 Arm Sconce
Lot #59 Rare Antique Brass 4 Arm Sconce American C 1895

 

60
Lot #60 Vintage Industrial Steel Brick Cart
Lot #60 F16169 Vintage painted steel industrial brick cart on four wheels with push handle. Would make a great table on a patio or as a coffee table. Cart Width: 35" Depth: 41-3/8" Height: 13-1/4" Handle Height: 39" America, circa 1950

 

61
Lot #61 Vintage Industrial Cart
Lot #61 Heavy duty steel industrial "tool room" cart with distressed orange paint. Would make a wonderful kitchen island! Width: 40-1/2" Depth: 24-1/2" Height: 37-1/2" America circa 1950

 

62
Lot #62 (5) Antique Cast Iron Scroll Grates
Lot #62 (5) Antique Cast Iron Scroll Grates

 

63
Lot #63 Group of Single Steel Casement Windows
Lot #63 Group of (24) Single Steel Casement Windows incl. bronze hardware. Salvaged from a house in Monroe Michigan Width: 16-1/2" Height: 46-3/4" (Not all the Same) America 1913

 

64
Lot #64 Group of Double Steel Casement Windows
Lot #63 Group of (12) Double Steel Casement Windows incl. bronze hardware. Salvaged from a house in Monroe Michigan Width: 18-1/2" Height: 46-3/4" (Not all the Same) America 1913

 

65
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons incl. 805340 - Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Mantel Fender with paw feet. Width: 48", Depth: 14" England, circa 1900 806473 - Pair of antique brass andirons with ball and finial tops and pad feet. ...

 

66
Lot #66 Antique Mantel Fender & Brass Andirons
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons incl. M17020 - Simplistic Victorian Era brass fireplace fender with multiple urn shapes supporting a top rod. Width: 51", Height: 6-1/4", Depth: 14" England, circa: 1880 M21013 - Pair of vintage cast...

 

67
Lot #67 Church Pew Ends with Decorative Carving
Lot #67 Church Pew ends with decorative carving

 

68
Lot #68 Antique Pediment + Extras
Lot #68 Beautifully simplistic front entry pediment from a c.1850 Upright Greek Revival home in Ann Arbor made of painted pine with a metal roof. Features fluted pilaster capitals and a rising sun in the pediment. Width: 78"; Height: 45"; Depth: 8" 4...

 

69
Lot #69 Antique Victorian Gable End Set
Lot #69 S18084 Antique Queen Anne Victorian painted pine gable end set with cut out designs. Width: 61 1/2" Height: 62 1/2" Length: 72 1/2" America, circa 1890

 

70
Lot #70 Antique Porcelain Pedestal Sink
Lot #70 P20009 Antique solid porcelain two piece oval pedestal sink with a round fluted base and the original brass and porcelain hardware. Width: 30" Height: 29" Depth: 22" America circa 1900

 

71
Lot #71 Antique Sink #2
Lot #71 Antique Sink #2

 

72
Lot #72 Pair of Vintage Mid Century Shower Doors
Lot #72 P18013 Awesome pair of vintage Mid Century Modern shower doors complete with the chrome frame and track. Designed to enclose a standard 6' long built in bathtub/shower. Each door features a molded glass panel in a vertical reeded pattern an...

 

73
Lot #73 Sherle Wagner Shower Set
Lot #73 Sherle Wagner Shower Set

 

74
Lot #74 Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Dummy Doorknobs
Lot #74 H21005 Very ornate vintage gold plated "French Rose" pattern dummy mounted doorknob & door plate set made by Sherle Wagner Co. Knob 2-3/4" diameter, Plate is 3-7/8" wide and 2-5/8" high America circa 1980

 

75
Lot #75 Large Porcelain Over Cast Iron Sink Basin
Lot #75 Large Porcelain Over Cast Iron Sink Basin

 

76
Lot #76 Bathroom Related #5
Lot #76 Bathroom Related #5

 

77
Lot #77 (2) Vintage Kohler Porcelain Sinks
Lot #77 (2) Vintage Kohler Porcelain Sinks incl. P20001 Vintage porcelain-over-cast iron Kohler off white drop-in bathroom sink basin. Width 18" Depth 15" America circa 20th Century

 

78
Lot #78 Bathroom Hardware
Lot #78 Bathroom Hardware (Coming Soon)

 

79
Lot #79 Pair of Antique Marble Corbels
Lot #79 S21054 Pair of salvaged antique Carrara marble corbels with a hand carved rope twist and shell design. Width: 6" Depth: 5-1/2" Height: 16-1/2" Italy circa 1850

 

80
Lot #80 Pair of Oversized Painted Pine Corbels
Lot #80 S17071 Pair of antique painted pine oversized elaborate corbels. Width: 6" Height: 41" Depth: 16" Toledo, Ohio circa 1870

 

81
Lot #81 Silverplate Dinnerware Lot
Lot #81 Silverplate Dinnerware Lot

 

82
Lot #82 (Open Lot)
Lot #82 (Open Lot)

 

83
Lot #83 Vintage Beveled Glass Window
Lot #83 G22116 Vintage geometric beveled glass window with stained glass accents set in brass came. Width: 19-1/4" Height: 71" America circa 1985

 

84
Lot #84 Antique Leaded Glass Window
Lot #84 G20056 Antique diamond pane window with amber textured glass and three older fragments of painted and fired glass pane inserts. Width: 16-1/4" Height: 48-1/2" America circa 1920

 

85
Lot #85 Antique Beveled Glass Window
Lot #85 G22125 Antique beveled glass diamond pattern window. Width: 13" Height: 43" America, circa 1930

 

86
Lot #86 Antique Beveled Glass Window
Lot #86 G22087 Tall antique Arts & Crafts/Prairie style beveled glass window. From the former Haab's Restaurant in Ypsilanti. Width: 15" Height: 68" America circa 1915

 

87
Lot #87 Pair of Clear Leaded Glass Windows
Lot #87 G19129 & G19128 Pair of Clear Leaded Glass Windows Custom contemporary clear leaded glass window with diamond pattern. Width: 25 1/2", Height: 25 1/2" Custom contemporary clear leaded glass window with diamond pattern. Width: 20 1/2", Heigh...

 

88
Lot #88 Antique Glass Window
Lot #88 Antique Glass Window

 

89
Lot #89 (3) Stained Glass Windows incl. Crest
Lot #89 (3) Stained Glass Windows incl. Crest, Diamond, Domed Stained Glass

 

90
Lot #90 Hardware Lot #1
Lot #90 Hardware Lot #1- Set of 3 Cast Bronze Door Plates Stamped "Solon" 9" x 2 3/8th American 1900

 

91
Lot #91 Hardware Lot #2
Lot #91 Hardware Lot #2 - Set of 5 Cast Bronze Exterior Door Plates "Sergeant & Co" 10" x 2 3/4th" Cerca 1920

 

92
Lot #92 Hardware Lot #3
Lot #92 Hardware Lot #3- Lot of 10 Cast & stamped exterior Door Plates - America 1890-1920

 

93
Lot #93 Hardware Lot #4
Lot #93 Hardware Lot #4- 8 Misc. Brass Oval Door Plates 1890-1920

 

94
Lot #94 Hardware Lot #5
Lot #94 Hardware Lot #5 Misc. beveled edge door plates incl. mostly 1920's nickle plated,

 

95
Lot #95 Hardware Lot #6
Lot #95 Hardware Lot #6 Misc. Brass Door Plates- Many matching- 1920's

 

96
Lot #96 Hardware Lot #7
Lot #96 Hardware Lot #7 (10) Tudor/Art Deco door plates w/ Thumb-turns 1900-1920

 

97
Lot #97 Hardware Lot #8
Lot #97 Hardware Lot #8 Nickel Plated Door Plates w/ Thumb-turns Cerca 1920

 

98
Lot #98 Hardware Lot #9
Lot #98 Hardware Lot #9 Various H style hinges

 

99
Lot #99 Hardware Lot #10
Lot #99 Hardware Lot #10 Misc. Antique Ice Box Hardware

 

100
Lot #100 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #1
Lot #100 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #1

 

101
Lot #101 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #2
Lot #101 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #2 (Contents Not Included)

 

102
Lot #102 Antique Cast Bronze Commercial Mail Chute
Lot #102 S22065 Lovely Revival Period black painted cast bronze mail chute and collection box from a commercial building. The eagle embossed and labeled collection door is marked "US MAIL CHUTE Cutler Mfg Co." Width 9" Height 59-3/4" Depth 4" Ame...

 

103
Lot #103 Artwork Lot of 2 incl. Innocence
Lot #103 Artwork #1 Innocence Print w/ original frame and glass & A21060 Antique hand colored lithograph depicting the exterior view of the colosseum for The Grand National Peace Jubilee. Width: 21 1/2" Height: 16" American circa 1890

 

104
Lot #104 Artwork & Tile Lot incl. Delft Tile Set
Lot #104 Lot #104 Artwork & Tile Lot incl. Antique Delft Tile set A19057 Width: 8", Height: 18 3/4" Holland, circa late 18th century, Vintage 1920s oil on canvas painting of woman and white horse

 

105
Lot #105 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Table
Lot #105 F20164 Gorgeous mahogany Sheraton Style drop leaf table with a double pencil border inlay around the perimeter of the top and scalloped edges. A single drawer with brass knob and inlayed border makes up the apron, and a set of four carved r...

 

106
Lot #106 Antique Drop Leaf Table
Lot# 106 F21067 Antique Victorian cherry drop leaf table with turned legs and original finish. Width: 42" Depth: 21" Height: 29-1/2" Leaves open the table to 49-1/4" America circa 1885

 

107
Lot #107 Antique Wash Stand
Lot #107 F22177 Antique walnut Eastlake Victorian marble three drawer and one door washstand with burl wood panels. Marble has an old repair to a crack. Width: 30" Height: 35-1/2" Depth: 15" America circa 1880

 

108
Lot #108 Antiques Group incl. Vintage Shelf, etc.
Lot #108 Antiques Group incl. Screen Frame, Antique Shelf, etc.

 

111
Lot #111 Carved Quartersawn Oak Over Mantle
Lot #111 Carved Quartersawn Oak Over Mantle w/ Beveled Mirror

 

112
Lot #112 Marble Fireplace Surround Mantle
Lot #112 Marble Fireplace Surround Mantle - 76" x top to floor, 51" Wide, inside box 53 ½" wide 43 ½" tall

 

113
Lot #113 Contemporary 3 Pc. Marble Firebox
Lot #113 Contemporary 3 Pc. Marble Firebox Surround- (as is) W: 56 ¼" H: 42 ½" D: 13" OW: 30" OH: 29 ½"

 

114
Lot #114 Vintage Carved Oak Half Mantel
Lot #114 M20004 Lovely vintage varnished oak carved half mantel with a simple knotted carved design along its perimeter and a carved foliate crest in the center. Features a very large opening. Width 65" Height 46" Projection 5" Opening Width 55"...

 


Materials Unlimited Bio

Materials Unlimited evolved from a demolition company co-owned by our founder, Reynold Lowe. Trained in the fine arts, Reynold earned his MFA from the University of Michigan in sculpture and photography. While a student, he also taught in the School of Fine Art and the School of Architecture.

His artistic sensibilities naturally include a passion for architectural details! His first salvage job was an old house in Ann Arbor slated for demolition. What began as a personal project quickly led to an entrepreneurial venture! In 1972, Reynold joined forces with the demolition contractor and saved countless architectural treasures from the bulldozer!

The need for a retail outlet quickly became evident and, in 1972, Materials Unlimited was born! Reynold’s treasures were originally housed in 3 pole barns on Morgan Road in the industrial outskirts of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1979, an unfortunate fire began two doors down. It spread to our neighbor, Farmer’s Oil, causing an explosion of fuel oil that doused and engulfed our buildings. The inferno ravaged our collection! After the flames subsided, a lone potbelly stove stood in the ashes, misshapen by the heat.

A true Phoenix, in 1981 Materials Unlimited re-opened better than before. Our “new” home is an historic Art Deco building in downtown Ypsilanti dating to 1926. It was originally a Studebaker Packard dealership, but served as a USO Hall and then a Moose Lodge before we moved in. Our 15,000 square foot showroom is comprised of three floors brimming with antiques, restored fireplace mantels, leaded glass doors, stained and beveled glass windows, salvaged hardware, and other architectural items. We are especially known for our collection of restored period lighting.

Over the years, Materials Unlimited has evolved into a full service facility. Our production department works five days a week restoring antique furniture and architectural appointments. Our lighting restoration department is a UL listed shop. We rewire our antique light fixtures using UL approved replacement parts to ensure safety while preserving beauty. Creative new uses for salvaged antiques are our specialty. We love transforming salvaged doors into front bars, church altars into bathroom vanities or kitchen islands, and beveled glass into headboards.

Fortunately today, historic buildings are more often restored than destroyed, but this does make salvaged details harder to find. We pride ourselves on having one of the nation’s most impressive collections. It is exceptional and it is ever changing. Each visit to Materials Unlimited is different because Reynold is always seeking out beautiful and unusual items to offer our customers. Collectively, MU has years of experience with restoration, renovation, new construction, and, simply, decoration. We have loved helping people personalize their homes with beautiful antiques and architectural gems and cannot thank you enough for your support over the years! 


Auctioneers Note: Materials Unlimited Owner & Founder Reynold Lowe is retiring after 50 years of providing historical architectural elements and unique antiques to the public. Braun and Helmer Auction Service will be conducting the Auction.



 

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Materials Unlimited Retirement Auction - Online Only Auction #2

Braun and Helmer Auction Service

Braun and Helmer Auction Service


Contact: David Helmer * Brian Braun
Phone: 734.368.1733 or 1736
Sale Location
Materials Unlimited 2 West Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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 Materials Unlimited - Online Only Auction #2

Architecture Salvage * Stained Glass * Lighting * Lamps * Furniture * Antiques * Windows * Doors * Hardware * Fireplace Mantles & Related * Artwork * Mirrors * Lamp Shades, Globes, etc. * Decorative * Mid Century * Modern * Victorian * Colonial * Arts & Crafts * Industrial * Regency Period * Outdoor Related incl. Gates, Light Posts, etc. * and Many Other Items of Interest from Around the World

 Bidding Starts: Thursday, January 19th @ 9:00AM (Eastern Time)

 Bidding Ends: Thursday January 26th @ 7:00PM (Eastern Time)

2 Michigan Ave (US-12), Ypsilanti MI 48197

Items are being stored and displayed @ Materials Unlimited a Massive 15,000 Sq ft. 1920's Art Deco 3 Story Facility in Downtown Ypsilanti MI 48176.

 

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Materials Unlimited - Online Only Auction #2 This will be Materials Unlimited Last Auction Architecture Salvage * Stained Glass * Lighting * Lamps * Furniture * Antiques * Windows * Doors * Hardware * Fireplace Mantles & Related * Artwork * Mirrors * Lamp Shades, Globes, etc. * Decorative * Mid Century * Modern * Victorian * Colonial * Arts & Crafts * Industrial * Regency Period * Outdoor Related incl. Gates, Light Posts, etc. * and Many Other Items of Interest from Around the World

 

1
Lot #1 Miller Slag Glass Table Lamp
Lot #1 Miller Slag Glass Table Lamp

 

2
Lot #2 Antique Arts and Crafts Floral Window
Lot #2 G21047 Antique Arts and Crafts stained glass window with stylized floral motif in original pine sash. Width: 31" Height: 32" Chicago circa 1915

 

3
Lot #3 Antique Colonial Revival Window
Lot #3 G22031 Antique Colonial Revival style window with a diamond lattice amber glass field and a central colorful symmetrical design. Width: 40" Height: 71-1/2" America circa 1910

 

4
Lot #4 Vase and Floral Arch Top Glass Window
Lot #4 G21019 Antique Victorian vase and flower arch top window in original sash. There are a few cracks in the glass. Width: 56" Height: 32" American circa 1900

 

5
Lot #5 Antique Arched Stained Glass Transom
Lot #5 G22033 Large antique late Victorian arched, richly colored, stained glass transom window in original pine frame. From the Clifford Presbyterian Church, Chicago IL Width: 76" Height: 38" Chicago, IL circa 1895

 

6
Lot #6 Antique Stacking Bookcase
Lot #6 F22181 Antique oak stacking barrister bookcase with three sections, a single drawer with original pulls and original finish. One section is missing the door. Width: 33-3/4" Height: 48-3/4" Depth: 13-1/2" America circa 1925 Width: 50-1/2";...

 

7
Lot #7 Antique Toy Firetruck
Lot #7 A22147 Antique toy firetruck "Little Jimmy" made by Kingsbury Toys with wind up key and adjustable ladders. Length: 34" Height: 8" Depth: 9" America circa 1920

 

8
Lot #8 Pair of Antique Sconces
Lot #8 L22098 Pair of antique exterior wrought iron hexagonal lantern sconces with granite glass panels. Ball & floral details at the top of each sconce. Width: 13" Height: 29" Projection: 14" America circa 1930

 

9
Lot #9 Vintage Exterior Sconce
Lot #9 L20158 Vintage cast brass, spelter, and cast iron exterior sconce with textured glass panels. Width: 12-1/2" Height: 36" Projection: 18" England circa 1950

 

10
Lot #1 Pair of 1910 Cast Bronze Ship Lights
Lot #10 Pair of 1910 Cast Bronze Ship Lights from a Chicago Mansion

 

11
Lot #11 Antique Wrought Iron Rail
Lot #11 S21024 Long antique wrought iron railing with a lovely repeating circular and scroll pattern. Width: 14-1/2" Height: 72" America circa 1900

 

12
Lot #12 Antique Cast Iron Group incl. Decor Panel
Lot #12 Antique Cast Iron Group incl. S21032 Antique provincial inspired cast iron panel. Width: 15 1/2" Height: 35" New Orleans 1890,

 

13
Lot #13 Lot #13 Group of Fun Misc. Antiques
Lot #13 Group of Fun Misc. Antiques incl. Sunnyside Dairy Crate, Shoe Last, Handle, Trusses Sign, Tobacco Tin, etc.

 

14
Lot #14 Colonial Revival Silver Plated Sconces
Lot #14 L16153 Pair of gorgeous silver plated brass Georgian Revival style double arm candle sconces featuring simple and elegant foliate curl arms with bobeches connected to a circular backplate. Cast turnings extend above and below the backplate a...

 

15
Lot #15 Pair of Beaux Arts Style Candle Sconces
Lot #109 L17290 Amazing pair of antique Beaux Arts style finely cast brass four arm candle sconces with grotesque mask, floral and acanthus details. One of the bottom cast leaves is missing, please let us know if you are interested in having a repla...

 

16
Lot #16 Pair of Vintage Putti Three Arm Sconces
Lot #16 L14051 Whimsical pair of vintage cast brass Art Nouveau Style three arm candle sconces featuring an asymmetrical form comprised of a Putti figure supporting an elaborate foliate arrangement terminating into three candle sockets. Height: 17" ...

 

17
Lot #17 Pair- Antique Tudor Revival Wall Sconces
Lot #17 L15363 A pair of antique Tudor Revival style candle-arm wall sconces with original gold, red, and blue polychrome finish. Width: 5" Height: 11-1/2" Projection: 5" America circa 1930

 

18
Lot #18 Antique Tudor Revival Candle Arm Sconces
Lot #18 L15362 Tudor Revival style cast iron candle-arm wall sconces with the original gold, red, and green polychrome finish. Width: 4-1/2" Height: 9-1/2" Projection: 4" America, circa 1930

 

19
Lot #19 1925 American Art Deco Flush Mount Lights
Lot #19 1925 American Art Deco Flush Mount Lights

 

20
Lot #20 Haab's 1903 Brunswick 20' Birch Bar
Lot #20 1903 Brunswick Balke Collender Co. 20' Birch Bar

 

21
Lot #21 Haab's Fanimation Belt Driven Fan System
Lot #21 Haab's Fanimation Belt Driven Fan System

 

22
Lot #22 Joe Louis Arena Alumni Room Pedestal Table
Lot #22 Joe Louis Arena Alumni Room Pedestal Table

 

23
Lot #23 Victorian Era Carved Cuban Mahogany Mantel
Lot #23 Stunning oversize antique Victorian Era carved Cuban mahogany half mantel with bold details a pointed arch opening. Width: 78-1/2" Height: 58-1/2" Depth: 12-1/2" Opening Width: 52 1/2" Height: 46 1/2" America, circa 1880

 

24
Lot #24 Antique Walnut Renaissance Revival Mantel
Lot #24 Gorgeous antique walnut Renaissance Revival Style half mantel featuring a very large opening flanked by Corinthian-topped pilasters whose bodies are filled with overlapped carved rings. Width 66-1/2" Height 48" Projection 10" Opening Widt...

 

25
Lot #25 Mantle #3
Lot #25 Mantle #3 (Mantle Only)

 

26
Lot #26 French Style Carved Half Mantle
Lot #26 M22014 Painted hand carved mahogany half mantle in the French style Width: 63-1/2" Height: 54" Depth: 18" Opening Width: 48-3/4" Height: 41-1/2" circa 1990

 

27
Lot #27 Antique Arts and Crafts Full Mantle
Lot #27 M22006 Arts and Crafts style oak full mantel salvaged from the All Saints Catholic Church rectory. As-is Width: 80" Height: 103" Projection: 9" Opening Width: 56" Height: 39-1/2" Detroit MI circa 1910

 

28
Lot #28 Antique Victorian Sycamore Half Mantel
Lot #28 M22010 Unusual Late Victorian sycamore half mantel stripped of finish, featuring ivy leaf carvings on a small central square. The eye is drawn it the overall angular, modern lines of the piece and the mantel shelf has a sharp angular undersi...

 

29
Lot #29 Colonial Revival Birch Claw Foot Display 1
Lot #29 F22152 Large scale Colonial Revival carved varnished birch display case with fabric bottom and plate glass sides, face, and top. Four Latching, mirrored doors slide vertically to gain access inside the case which sits on heavily carved claw ...

 

30
Lot #30 Colonial Revival Birch Claw Foot Display 2
Lot #30 F22152 Large scale Colonial Revival carved varnished birch display case with fabric bottom and plate glass sides, face, and top. Four Latching, mirrored doors slide vertically to gain access inside the case which sits on heavily carved claw ...

 

31
Lot #31 Antique Mirror & Spoon Rack
Lot #31 A14015 Lovely Late Victorian oak framed beveled hall mirror oriented on the diamond with bass hooks on three of the four corners. Width: 28" Height: 27-1/2" America, circa 1900 A13046 Early Victorian Era Spoon Rack Early Victorian Era spoon...

 

32
Lot #32 Antique Framed Needlepoint Art & Stand
Lot #32 Victorian Era Needle Point Artwork featuring a young couple seated and reading together in its Original Gilt wooden frame. Signed by Mary E Savage 1868, Width: 24-1/4", Height: 25-1/4", Origin: England Circa 1868

 

33
Lot #33 Antique Ingraham Regulator Clock
Lot #33 Antique Ingraham Octagon Regulator Clock

 

34
Lot #34 Vintage Table Lamp
Lot #34 L21324 Interesting Hollywood Regency style brass and glass cylinder shaped table lamp decorated with a male figure holding up fruits. 6-1/2" square at the base and 23-1/2" tall. America circa 1960

 

35
Lot #35 Victorian Style Brass Chandelier
Lot #35 L16148 Large-scale vintage Victorian Style brass eight arm hanging fixture with a body comprised of stacked melon spheres, out of which extend eight foliate scroll arms with bobeches and candle sockets. Diameter: 44" Drop: 40" Weight: 70 l...

 

36
Lot #36 Vintage Six Arm Chandelier
Lot #36 L20022 Vintage six arm pressed glass candle chandelier with cut crystal prisms. Diameter: 24" Drop: 48" America, circa 1995

 

37
Lot #37 (2) Two Light Beaded and Crystal Fixture
Lot #37 L17190 (Pair) Contemporary two light fixture with an applied antique finish, lots of decorative beading and clear and amber crystal prisms. Diameter: 10" Drop: 25" America, circa 2005

 

38
Lot #38 Aladdin Style Fixture with Cranberry Shade
Lot #38 L13061 Brass Aladdin style lamp suspended by three long rods with a rope-twist pattern, the globe is a beautiful hand blown cranberry swirl. Diameter: 10" Drop: 53" America, circa 1900

 

39
Lot #39 Colonial Revival Aladdin Style Fixture
Lot #39 L16029 Gorgeous Colonial Revival Style polished brass hanging up-light pendant fixture featuring delicate pipe with chain breaks supporting an Aladdin lamp style body with a pointed etched flame globe. Diameter: 8" Drop: 34" American, circ...

 

40
Lot #40 Antique Stained Glass Fixture
Lot #40 L20152 Antique incredible stained & bent panel glass fixture with jeweled grape patterns around the sides. There are a few cracked pieces, please see photos. Diameter: 24" Drop: 47" America circa 1915

 

41
Lot #41 Floral Stained & Bent Panel Glass Fixture
Lot #41 Antique incredible stained & bent panel glass fixture with floral patterns around the sides.

 

42
Lot #42 Antique Light Fixture
Lot #42 L22336 Antique late Victorian two light gas & electric fixture with antique etched glass shades. Width: 12" Drop: 32" America circa 1895

 

43
Lot #43 Vintage Brass Victorian Gas & Electric
Lot #43 Vintage Brass Victorian Gas and Electric w/ Antique Halophane Shades

 

44
Lot #44 Light Fixture
Lot #44 Light Fixture

 

45
Lot #45 Bradley and Hubbard Light Fixture
Lot #45 609713 Signed Bradley & Hubbard Arts & Crafts three arm gas and electric fixture with reproduction square flared etched shades. The gas jet has not been electrified. The original canopy have some damage, please see close up. Width: 16" Dr...

 

46
Lot #46 Colonial Revival Four Arm Ceiling Fixture
Lot #46 608280 Antique early electric Colonial Revival style brass four arm fixture with reproduction cased molded glass shades Diameter: 19" Drop: 31" America, circa 1910

 

47
Lot #47 Antique Victorian Two Arm Ceiling Light
Lot #47 608169 Antique late Victorian brass two arm early electric fixture curved swan neck arms and antique double etched foliate patterned ruffled shades. Width: 30" Drop: 36" America, circa 1895

 

48
Lot #48 Antique Four Arm Silver Plated Fixture
Lot #48 L15288 Antique silver plated four-arm early electric light fixture with a stylized floral etched glass shades. Diameter: 28" Drop: 46" America, circa 1910

 

49
Lot #49 Pair of Antique Neo-Grecian Bronze Sconces
Lot #49 L16133 Massive pair of cast bronze Victorian wall sconces in the form of a large curled acanthus arm extending outward and supporting clear ribbed and faceted gas shades with scalloped edges and a diamond band. Neo-Grecian styling is evident ...

 

50
Lot #50 Pair of Antique Moe Bridges Tudor Sconces
Lot #50 608709 Antique cast bronze Tudor style candle sconces, signed Moe Bridges. Width: 9" Height: 12" Projection: 4-1/2" America, circa 1925

 

51
Lot #51 Antique Pair of Brass Double Arm Sconces
Lot #51 Antique Pair of Brass Double Arm Sconces from Indian Village Circa 1910

 

52
Lot #52 Pair of Silver Plated Antique Sconces
Lot #52 L21124 Pair of antique late Victorian silver plated gas & electric sconces with elaborate scroll arms and original etched glass shades. Originally from the James Gamble house in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the founders of Procter and Gamble. Wi...

 

53
Lot #53 Pair of Antique Tudor Sconces
Lot #53 L21180 Pair of antique cast metal Tudor Revival style double arm candle sconces with a hammered finish. Width: 9-1/2" Height: 7-1/4" Projection: 4" America circa 1920

 

54
Lot #54 Pair of Double-Arm Candle Sconces
Lot #54 L21013 Antique pair of French style cast brass double-arm candle sconces. The backplates will not cover a a modern electrical box, please contact us if you need to have them modified. Width 11" Height 17" Projection 9" American circa 1910

 

55
Lot #55 Neoclassical Style Double Arm Sconces
Lot #55 L20062 Pair of antique neoclassical style double arm candle sconces with cast aluminum backplates that feature mermaids and brass curved arms that hold the candle lights. Width: 10-14" Height: 12-1/2" America circa 1925

 

56
Lot #56 Antique Neoclassical Candle Wall Sconce
Lot #56 600704 A Neoclassical gilded cast nickel and brass candle sconce with four scrolled arms, fruit and ribbon motif. Width: 16" Height: 40" Projection: 10" America, circa 1900

 

57
Lot #57 Antique Italian Candle Arm Wall Sconce
Lot #57 608534 Beautiful Colonial Revival Style hammered and wrought brass seven-arm sconce with acanthus motif and crystal prisms. Width: 24" Height: 34" Projection: 12" Italy, circa 1930

 

58
Lot #58 (2) Wall Sconces incl. Louis XVI Style
Lot #58 (2) Wall Sconces incl. 609320 This is a Louis XVI style cast brass three arm candle sconce with prisms and foliate and ribbon design. & 607510 Neoclassical cast brass double arm sconce with a mythological face. Width: 11" Height: 17" Pro...

 

59
Lot #59 Rare Antique Brass 4 Arm Sconce
Lot #59 Rare Antique Brass 4 Arm Sconce American C 1895

 

60
Lot #60 Vintage Industrial Steel Brick Cart
Lot #60 F16169 Vintage painted steel industrial brick cart on four wheels with push handle. Would make a great table on a patio or as a coffee table. Cart Width: 35" Depth: 41-3/8" Height: 13-1/4" Handle Height: 39" America, circa 1950

 

61
Lot #61 Vintage Industrial Cart
Lot #61 Heavy duty steel industrial "tool room" cart with distressed orange paint. Would make a wonderful kitchen island! Width: 40-1/2" Depth: 24-1/2" Height: 37-1/2" America circa 1950

 

62
Lot #62 (5) Antique Cast Iron Scroll Grates
Lot #62 (5) Antique Cast Iron Scroll Grates

 

63
Lot #63 Group of Single Steel Casement Windows
Lot #63 Group of (24) Single Steel Casement Windows incl. bronze hardware. Salvaged from a house in Monroe Michigan Width: 16-1/2" Height: 46-3/4" (Not all the Same) America 1913

 

64
Lot #64 Group of Double Steel Casement Windows
Lot #63 Group of (12) Double Steel Casement Windows incl. bronze hardware. Salvaged from a house in Monroe Michigan Width: 18-1/2" Height: 46-3/4" (Not all the Same) America 1913

 

65
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons incl. 805340 - Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Mantel Fender with paw feet. Width: 48", Depth: 14" England, circa 1900 806473 - Pair of antique brass andirons with ball and finial tops and pad feet. ...

 

66
Lot #66 Antique Mantel Fender & Brass Andirons
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons incl. M17020 - Simplistic Victorian Era brass fireplace fender with multiple urn shapes supporting a top rod. Width: 51", Height: 6-1/4", Depth: 14" England, circa: 1880 M21013 - Pair of vintage cast...

 

67
Lot #67 Church Pew Ends with Decorative Carving
Lot #67 Church Pew ends with decorative carving

 

68
Lot #68 Antique Pediment + Extras
Lot #68 Beautifully simplistic front entry pediment from a c.1850 Upright Greek Revival home in Ann Arbor made of painted pine with a metal roof. Features fluted pilaster capitals and a rising sun in the pediment. Width: 78"; Height: 45"; Depth: 8" 4...

 

69
Lot #69 Antique Victorian Gable End Set
Lot #69 S18084 Antique Queen Anne Victorian painted pine gable end set with cut out designs. Width: 61 1/2" Height: 62 1/2" Length: 72 1/2" America, circa 1890

 

70
Lot #70 Antique Porcelain Pedestal Sink
Lot #70 P20009 Antique solid porcelain two piece oval pedestal sink with a round fluted base and the original brass and porcelain hardware. Width: 30" Height: 29" Depth: 22" America circa 1900

 

71
Lot #71 Antique Sink #2
Lot #71 Antique Sink #2

 

72
Lot #72 Pair of Vintage Mid Century Shower Doors
Lot #72 P18013 Awesome pair of vintage Mid Century Modern shower doors complete with the chrome frame and track. Designed to enclose a standard 6' long built in bathtub/shower. Each door features a molded glass panel in a vertical reeded pattern an...

 

73
Lot #73 Sherle Wagner Shower Set
Lot #73 Sherle Wagner Shower Set

 

74
Lot #74 Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Dummy Doorknobs
Lot #74 H21005 Very ornate vintage gold plated "French Rose" pattern dummy mounted doorknob & door plate set made by Sherle Wagner Co. Knob 2-3/4" diameter, Plate is 3-7/8" wide and 2-5/8" high America circa 1980

 

75
Lot #75 Large Porcelain Over Cast Iron Sink Basin
Lot #75 Large Porcelain Over Cast Iron Sink Basin

 

76
Lot #76 Bathroom Related #5
Lot #76 Bathroom Related #5

 

77
Lot #77 (2) Vintage Kohler Porcelain Sinks
Lot #77 (2) Vintage Kohler Porcelain Sinks incl. P20001 Vintage porcelain-over-cast iron Kohler off white drop-in bathroom sink basin. Width 18" Depth 15" America circa 20th Century

 

78
Lot #78 Bathroom Hardware
Lot #78 Bathroom Hardware (Coming Soon)

 

79
Lot #79 Pair of Antique Marble Corbels
Lot #79 S21054 Pair of salvaged antique Carrara marble corbels with a hand carved rope twist and shell design. Width: 6" Depth: 5-1/2" Height: 16-1/2" Italy circa 1850

 

80
Lot #80 Pair of Oversized Painted Pine Corbels
Lot #80 S17071 Pair of antique painted pine oversized elaborate corbels. Width: 6" Height: 41" Depth: 16" Toledo, Ohio circa 1870

 

81
Lot #81 Silverplate Dinnerware Lot
Lot #81 Silverplate Dinnerware Lot

 

82
Lot #82 (Open Lot)
Lot #82 (Open Lot)

 

83
Lot #83 Vintage Beveled Glass Window
Lot #83 G22116 Vintage geometric beveled glass window with stained glass accents set in brass came. Width: 19-1/4" Height: 71" America circa 1985

 

84
Lot #84 Antique Leaded Glass Window
Lot #84 G20056 Antique diamond pane window with amber textured glass and three older fragments of painted and fired glass pane inserts. Width: 16-1/4" Height: 48-1/2" America circa 1920

 

85
Lot #85 Antique Beveled Glass Window
Lot #85 G22125 Antique beveled glass diamond pattern window. Width: 13" Height: 43" America, circa 1930

 

86
Lot #86 Antique Beveled Glass Window
Lot #86 G22087 Tall antique Arts & Crafts/Prairie style beveled glass window. From the former Haab's Restaurant in Ypsilanti. Width: 15" Height: 68" America circa 1915

 

87
Lot #87 Pair of Clear Leaded Glass Windows
Lot #87 G19129 & G19128 Pair of Clear Leaded Glass Windows Custom contemporary clear leaded glass window with diamond pattern. Width: 25 1/2", Height: 25 1/2" Custom contemporary clear leaded glass window with diamond pattern. Width: 20 1/2", Heigh...

 

88
Lot #88 Antique Glass Window
Lot #88 Antique Glass Window

 

89
Lot #89 (3) Stained Glass Windows incl. Crest
Lot #89 (3) Stained Glass Windows incl. Crest, Diamond, Domed Stained Glass

 

90
Lot #90 Hardware Lot #1
Lot #90 Hardware Lot #1- Set of 3 Cast Bronze Door Plates Stamped "Solon" 9" x 2 3/8th American 1900

 

91
Lot #91 Hardware Lot #2
Lot #91 Hardware Lot #2 - Set of 5 Cast Bronze Exterior Door Plates "Sergeant & Co" 10" x 2 3/4th" Cerca 1920

 

92
Lot #92 Hardware Lot #3
Lot #92 Hardware Lot #3- Lot of 10 Cast & stamped exterior Door Plates - America 1890-1920

 

93
Lot #93 Hardware Lot #4
Lot #93 Hardware Lot #4- 8 Misc. Brass Oval Door Plates 1890-1920

 

94
Lot #94 Hardware Lot #5
Lot #94 Hardware Lot #5 Misc. beveled edge door plates incl. mostly 1920's nickle plated,

 

95
Lot #95 Hardware Lot #6
Lot #95 Hardware Lot #6 Misc. Brass Door Plates- Many matching- 1920's

 

96
Lot #96 Hardware Lot #7
Lot #96 Hardware Lot #7 (10) Tudor/Art Deco door plates w/ Thumb-turns 1900-1920

 

97
Lot #97 Hardware Lot #8
Lot #97 Hardware Lot #8 Nickel Plated Door Plates w/ Thumb-turns Cerca 1920

 

98
Lot #98 Hardware Lot #9
Lot #98 Hardware Lot #9 Various H style hinges

 

99
Lot #99 Hardware Lot #10
Lot #99 Hardware Lot #10 Misc. Antique Ice Box Hardware

 

100
Lot #100 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #1
Lot #100 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #1

 

101
Lot #101 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #2
Lot #101 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #2 (Contents Not Included)

 

102
Lot #102 Antique Cast Bronze Commercial Mail Chute
Lot #102 S22065 Lovely Revival Period black painted cast bronze mail chute and collection box from a commercial building. The eagle embossed and labeled collection door is marked "US MAIL CHUTE Cutler Mfg Co." Width 9" Height 59-3/4" Depth 4" Ame...

 

103
Lot #103 Artwork Lot of 2 incl. Innocence
Lot #103 Artwork #1 Innocence Print w/ original frame and glass & A21060 Antique hand colored lithograph depicting the exterior view of the colosseum for The Grand National Peace Jubilee. Width: 21 1/2" Height: 16" American circa 1890

 

104
Lot #104 Artwork & Tile Lot incl. Delft Tile Set
Lot #104 Lot #104 Artwork & Tile Lot incl. Antique Delft Tile set A19057 Width: 8", Height: 18 3/4" Holland, circa late 18th century, Vintage 1920s oil on canvas painting of woman and white horse

 

105
Lot #105 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Table
Lot #105 F20164 Gorgeous mahogany Sheraton Style drop leaf table with a double pencil border inlay around the perimeter of the top and scalloped edges. A single drawer with brass knob and inlayed border makes up the apron, and a set of four carved r...

 

106
Lot #106 Antique Drop Leaf Table
Lot# 106 F21067 Antique Victorian cherry drop leaf table with turned legs and original finish. Width: 42" Depth: 21" Height: 29-1/2" Leaves open the table to 49-1/4" America circa 1885

 

107
Lot #107 Antique Wash Stand
Lot #107 F22177 Antique walnut Eastlake Victorian marble three drawer and one door washstand with burl wood panels. Marble has an old repair to a crack. Width: 30" Height: 35-1/2" Depth: 15" America circa 1880

 

108
Lot #108 Antiques Group incl. Vintage Shelf, etc.
Lot #108 Antiques Group incl. Screen Frame, Antique Shelf, etc.

 

111
Lot #111 Carved Quartersawn Oak Over Mantle
Lot #111 Carved Quartersawn Oak Over Mantle w/ Beveled Mirror

 

112
Lot #112 Marble Fireplace Surround Mantle
Lot #112 Marble Fireplace Surround Mantle - 76" x top to floor, 51" Wide, inside box 53 ½" wide 43 ½" tall

 

113
Lot #113 Contemporary 3 Pc. Marble Firebox
Lot #113 Contemporary 3 Pc. Marble Firebox Surround- (as is) W: 56 ¼" H: 42 ½" D: 13" OW: 30" OH: 29 ½"

 

114
Lot #114 Vintage Carved Oak Half Mantel
Lot #114 M20004 Lovely vintage varnished oak carved half mantel with a simple knotted carved design along its perimeter and a carved foliate crest in the center. Features a very large opening. Width 65" Height 46" Projection 5" Opening Width 55"...

 


Materials Unlimited Bio

Materials Unlimited evolved from a demolition company co-owned by our founder, Reynold Lowe. Trained in the fine arts, Reynold earned his MFA from the University of Michigan in sculpture and photography. While a student, he also taught in the School of Fine Art and the School of Architecture.

His artistic sensibilities naturally include a passion for architectural details! His first salvage job was an old house in Ann Arbor slated for demolition. What began as a personal project quickly led to an entrepreneurial venture! In 1972, Reynold joined forces with the demolition contractor and saved countless architectural treasures from the bulldozer!

The need for a retail outlet quickly became evident and, in 1972, Materials Unlimited was born! Reynold’s treasures were originally housed in 3 pole barns on Morgan Road in the industrial outskirts of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1979, an unfortunate fire began two doors down. It spread to our neighbor, Farmer’s Oil, causing an explosion of fuel oil that doused and engulfed our buildings. The inferno ravaged our collection! After the flames subsided, a lone potbelly stove stood in the ashes, misshapen by the heat.

A true Phoenix, in 1981 Materials Unlimited re-opened better than before. Our “new” home is an historic Art Deco building in downtown Ypsilanti dating to 1926. It was originally a Studebaker Packard dealership, but served as a USO Hall and then a Moose Lodge before we moved in. Our 15,000 square foot showroom is comprised of three floors brimming with antiques, restored fireplace mantels, leaded glass doors, stained and beveled glass windows, salvaged hardware, and other architectural items. We are especially known for our collection of restored period lighting.

Over the years, Materials Unlimited has evolved into a full service facility. Our production department works five days a week restoring antique furniture and architectural appointments. Our lighting restoration department is a UL listed shop. We rewire our antique light fixtures using UL approved replacement parts to ensure safety while preserving beauty. Creative new uses for salvaged antiques are our specialty. We love transforming salvaged doors into front bars, church altars into bathroom vanities or kitchen islands, and beveled glass into headboards.

Fortunately today, historic buildings are more often restored than destroyed, but this does make salvaged details harder to find. We pride ourselves on having one of the nation’s most impressive collections. It is exceptional and it is ever changing. Each visit to Materials Unlimited is different because Reynold is always seeking out beautiful and unusual items to offer our customers. Collectively, MU has years of experience with restoration, renovation, new construction, and, simply, decoration. We have loved helping people personalize their homes with beautiful antiques and architectural gems and cannot thank you enough for your support over the years! 


Auctioneers Note: Materials Unlimited Owner & Founder Reynold Lowe is retiring after 50 years of providing historical architectural elements and unique antiques to the public. Braun and Helmer Auction Service will be conducting the Auction.



 

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Materials Unlimited Retirement Auction - Online Only Auction #2
 Online Only Auction
Auction Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Thursday Jan 19 , 9:00 AM
Bidding Ends: Thursday Jan 26 , 7:00 PM
Auction Location

Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Company
Braun and Helmer Auction Service

Contact: David Helmer * Brian Braun
Phone: 734.368.1733 or 1736
Website: braunandhelmer.com

Listing Terms and Conditions
15% Buyers Premium * Cash, Check, or CC (add 3%) 6% Michigan Sales Tax

 Materials Unlimited - Online Only Auction #2

Architecture Salvage * Stained Glass * Lighting * Lamps * Furniture * Antiques * Windows * Doors * Hardware * Fireplace Mantles & Related * Artwork * Mirrors * Lamp Shades, Globes, etc. * Decorative * Mid Century * Modern * Victorian * Colonial * Arts & Crafts * Industrial * Regency Period * Outdoor Related incl. Gates, Light Posts, etc. * and Many Other Items of Interest from Around the World

 Bidding Starts: Thursday, January 19th @ 9:00AM (Eastern Time)

 Bidding Ends: Thursday January 26th @ 7:00PM (Eastern Time)

2 Michigan Ave (US-12), Ypsilanti MI 48197

Items are being stored and displayed @ Materials Unlimited a Massive 15,000 Sq ft. 1920's Art Deco 3 Story Facility in Downtown Ypsilanti MI 48176.

 

Listing Information

Materials Unlimited - Online Only Auction #2 This will be Materials Unlimited Last Auction Architecture Salvage * Stained Glass * Lighting * Lamps * Furniture * Antiques * Windows * Doors * Hardware * Fireplace Mantles & Related * Artwork * Mirrors * Lamp Shades, Globes, etc. * Decorative * Mid Century * Modern * Victorian * Colonial * Arts & Crafts * Industrial * Regency Period * Outdoor Related incl. Gates, Light Posts, etc. * and Many Other Items of Interest from Around the World

 

1
Lot #1 Miller Slag Glass Table Lamp
Lot #1 Miller Slag Glass Table Lamp

 

2
Lot #2 Antique Arts and Crafts Floral Window
Lot #2 G21047 Antique Arts and Crafts stained glass window with stylized floral motif in original pine sash. Width: 31" Height: 32" Chicago circa 1915

 

3
Lot #3 Antique Colonial Revival Window
Lot #3 G22031 Antique Colonial Revival style window with a diamond lattice amber glass field and a central colorful symmetrical design. Width: 40" Height: 71-1/2" America circa 1910

 

4
Lot #4 Vase and Floral Arch Top Glass Window
Lot #4 G21019 Antique Victorian vase and flower arch top window in original sash. There are a few cracks in the glass. Width: 56" Height: 32" American circa 1900

 

5
Lot #5 Antique Arched Stained Glass Transom
Lot #5 G22033 Large antique late Victorian arched, richly colored, stained glass transom window in original pine frame. From the Clifford Presbyterian Church, Chicago IL Width: 76" Height: 38" Chicago, IL circa 1895

 

6
Lot #6 Antique Stacking Bookcase
Lot #6 F22181 Antique oak stacking barrister bookcase with three sections, a single drawer with original pulls and original finish. One section is missing the door. Width: 33-3/4" Height: 48-3/4" Depth: 13-1/2" America circa 1925 Width: 50-1/2";...

 

7
Lot #7 Antique Toy Firetruck
Lot #7 A22147 Antique toy firetruck "Little Jimmy" made by Kingsbury Toys with wind up key and adjustable ladders. Length: 34" Height: 8" Depth: 9" America circa 1920

 

8
Lot #8 Pair of Antique Sconces
Lot #8 L22098 Pair of antique exterior wrought iron hexagonal lantern sconces with granite glass panels. Ball & floral details at the top of each sconce. Width: 13" Height: 29" Projection: 14" America circa 1930

 

9
Lot #9 Vintage Exterior Sconce
Lot #9 L20158 Vintage cast brass, spelter, and cast iron exterior sconce with textured glass panels. Width: 12-1/2" Height: 36" Projection: 18" England circa 1950

 

10
Lot #1 Pair of 1910 Cast Bronze Ship Lights
Lot #10 Pair of 1910 Cast Bronze Ship Lights from a Chicago Mansion

 

11
Lot #11 Antique Wrought Iron Rail
Lot #11 S21024 Long antique wrought iron railing with a lovely repeating circular and scroll pattern. Width: 14-1/2" Height: 72" America circa 1900

 

12
Lot #12 Antique Cast Iron Group incl. Decor Panel
Lot #12 Antique Cast Iron Group incl. S21032 Antique provincial inspired cast iron panel. Width: 15 1/2" Height: 35" New Orleans 1890,

 

13
Lot #13 Lot #13 Group of Fun Misc. Antiques
Lot #13 Group of Fun Misc. Antiques incl. Sunnyside Dairy Crate, Shoe Last, Handle, Trusses Sign, Tobacco Tin, etc.

 

14
Lot #14 Colonial Revival Silver Plated Sconces
Lot #14 L16153 Pair of gorgeous silver plated brass Georgian Revival style double arm candle sconces featuring simple and elegant foliate curl arms with bobeches connected to a circular backplate. Cast turnings extend above and below the backplate a...

 

15
Lot #15 Pair of Beaux Arts Style Candle Sconces
Lot #109 L17290 Amazing pair of antique Beaux Arts style finely cast brass four arm candle sconces with grotesque mask, floral and acanthus details. One of the bottom cast leaves is missing, please let us know if you are interested in having a repla...

 

16
Lot #16 Pair of Vintage Putti Three Arm Sconces
Lot #16 L14051 Whimsical pair of vintage cast brass Art Nouveau Style three arm candle sconces featuring an asymmetrical form comprised of a Putti figure supporting an elaborate foliate arrangement terminating into three candle sockets. Height: 17" ...

 

17
Lot #17 Pair- Antique Tudor Revival Wall Sconces
Lot #17 L15363 A pair of antique Tudor Revival style candle-arm wall sconces with original gold, red, and blue polychrome finish. Width: 5" Height: 11-1/2" Projection: 5" America circa 1930

 

18
Lot #18 Antique Tudor Revival Candle Arm Sconces
Lot #18 L15362 Tudor Revival style cast iron candle-arm wall sconces with the original gold, red, and green polychrome finish. Width: 4-1/2" Height: 9-1/2" Projection: 4" America, circa 1930

 

19
Lot #19 1925 American Art Deco Flush Mount Lights
Lot #19 1925 American Art Deco Flush Mount Lights

 

20
Lot #20 Haab's 1903 Brunswick 20' Birch Bar
Lot #20 1903 Brunswick Balke Collender Co. 20' Birch Bar

 

21
Lot #21 Haab's Fanimation Belt Driven Fan System
Lot #21 Haab's Fanimation Belt Driven Fan System

 

22
Lot #22 Joe Louis Arena Alumni Room Pedestal Table
Lot #22 Joe Louis Arena Alumni Room Pedestal Table

 

23
Lot #23 Victorian Era Carved Cuban Mahogany Mantel
Lot #23 Stunning oversize antique Victorian Era carved Cuban mahogany half mantel with bold details a pointed arch opening. Width: 78-1/2" Height: 58-1/2" Depth: 12-1/2" Opening Width: 52 1/2" Height: 46 1/2" America, circa 1880

 

24
Lot #24 Antique Walnut Renaissance Revival Mantel
Lot #24 Gorgeous antique walnut Renaissance Revival Style half mantel featuring a very large opening flanked by Corinthian-topped pilasters whose bodies are filled with overlapped carved rings. Width 66-1/2" Height 48" Projection 10" Opening Widt...

 

25
Lot #25 Mantle #3
Lot #25 Mantle #3 (Mantle Only)

 

26
Lot #26 French Style Carved Half Mantle
Lot #26 M22014 Painted hand carved mahogany half mantle in the French style Width: 63-1/2" Height: 54" Depth: 18" Opening Width: 48-3/4" Height: 41-1/2" circa 1990

 

27
Lot #27 Antique Arts and Crafts Full Mantle
Lot #27 M22006 Arts and Crafts style oak full mantel salvaged from the All Saints Catholic Church rectory. As-is Width: 80" Height: 103" Projection: 9" Opening Width: 56" Height: 39-1/2" Detroit MI circa 1910

 

28
Lot #28 Antique Victorian Sycamore Half Mantel
Lot #28 M22010 Unusual Late Victorian sycamore half mantel stripped of finish, featuring ivy leaf carvings on a small central square. The eye is drawn it the overall angular, modern lines of the piece and the mantel shelf has a sharp angular undersi...

 

29
Lot #29 Colonial Revival Birch Claw Foot Display 1
Lot #29 F22152 Large scale Colonial Revival carved varnished birch display case with fabric bottom and plate glass sides, face, and top. Four Latching, mirrored doors slide vertically to gain access inside the case which sits on heavily carved claw ...

 

30
Lot #30 Colonial Revival Birch Claw Foot Display 2
Lot #30 F22152 Large scale Colonial Revival carved varnished birch display case with fabric bottom and plate glass sides, face, and top. Four Latching, mirrored doors slide vertically to gain access inside the case which sits on heavily carved claw ...

 

31
Lot #31 Antique Mirror & Spoon Rack
Lot #31 A14015 Lovely Late Victorian oak framed beveled hall mirror oriented on the diamond with bass hooks on three of the four corners. Width: 28" Height: 27-1/2" America, circa 1900 A13046 Early Victorian Era Spoon Rack Early Victorian Era spoon...

 

32
Lot #32 Antique Framed Needlepoint Art & Stand
Lot #32 Victorian Era Needle Point Artwork featuring a young couple seated and reading together in its Original Gilt wooden frame. Signed by Mary E Savage 1868, Width: 24-1/4", Height: 25-1/4", Origin: England Circa 1868

 

33
Lot #33 Antique Ingraham Regulator Clock
Lot #33 Antique Ingraham Octagon Regulator Clock

 

34
Lot #34 Vintage Table Lamp
Lot #34 L21324 Interesting Hollywood Regency style brass and glass cylinder shaped table lamp decorated with a male figure holding up fruits. 6-1/2" square at the base and 23-1/2" tall. America circa 1960

 

35
Lot #35 Victorian Style Brass Chandelier
Lot #35 L16148 Large-scale vintage Victorian Style brass eight arm hanging fixture with a body comprised of stacked melon spheres, out of which extend eight foliate scroll arms with bobeches and candle sockets. Diameter: 44" Drop: 40" Weight: 70 l...

 

36
Lot #36 Vintage Six Arm Chandelier
Lot #36 L20022 Vintage six arm pressed glass candle chandelier with cut crystal prisms. Diameter: 24" Drop: 48" America, circa 1995

 

37
Lot #37 (2) Two Light Beaded and Crystal Fixture
Lot #37 L17190 (Pair) Contemporary two light fixture with an applied antique finish, lots of decorative beading and clear and amber crystal prisms. Diameter: 10" Drop: 25" America, circa 2005

 

38
Lot #38 Aladdin Style Fixture with Cranberry Shade
Lot #38 L13061 Brass Aladdin style lamp suspended by three long rods with a rope-twist pattern, the globe is a beautiful hand blown cranberry swirl. Diameter: 10" Drop: 53" America, circa 1900

 

39
Lot #39 Colonial Revival Aladdin Style Fixture
Lot #39 L16029 Gorgeous Colonial Revival Style polished brass hanging up-light pendant fixture featuring delicate pipe with chain breaks supporting an Aladdin lamp style body with a pointed etched flame globe. Diameter: 8" Drop: 34" American, circ...

 

40
Lot #40 Antique Stained Glass Fixture
Lot #40 L20152 Antique incredible stained & bent panel glass fixture with jeweled grape patterns around the sides. There are a few cracked pieces, please see photos. Diameter: 24" Drop: 47" America circa 1915

 

41
Lot #41 Floral Stained & Bent Panel Glass Fixture
Lot #41 Antique incredible stained & bent panel glass fixture with floral patterns around the sides.

 

42
Lot #42 Antique Light Fixture
Lot #42 L22336 Antique late Victorian two light gas & electric fixture with antique etched glass shades. Width: 12" Drop: 32" America circa 1895

 

43
Lot #43 Vintage Brass Victorian Gas & Electric
Lot #43 Vintage Brass Victorian Gas and Electric w/ Antique Halophane Shades

 

44
Lot #44 Light Fixture
Lot #44 Light Fixture

 

45
Lot #45 Bradley and Hubbard Light Fixture
Lot #45 609713 Signed Bradley & Hubbard Arts & Crafts three arm gas and electric fixture with reproduction square flared etched shades. The gas jet has not been electrified. The original canopy have some damage, please see close up. Width: 16" Dr...

 

46
Lot #46 Colonial Revival Four Arm Ceiling Fixture
Lot #46 608280 Antique early electric Colonial Revival style brass four arm fixture with reproduction cased molded glass shades Diameter: 19" Drop: 31" America, circa 1910

 

47
Lot #47 Antique Victorian Two Arm Ceiling Light
Lot #47 608169 Antique late Victorian brass two arm early electric fixture curved swan neck arms and antique double etched foliate patterned ruffled shades. Width: 30" Drop: 36" America, circa 1895

 

48
Lot #48 Antique Four Arm Silver Plated Fixture
Lot #48 L15288 Antique silver plated four-arm early electric light fixture with a stylized floral etched glass shades. Diameter: 28" Drop: 46" America, circa 1910

 

49
Lot #49 Pair of Antique Neo-Grecian Bronze Sconces
Lot #49 L16133 Massive pair of cast bronze Victorian wall sconces in the form of a large curled acanthus arm extending outward and supporting clear ribbed and faceted gas shades with scalloped edges and a diamond band. Neo-Grecian styling is evident ...

 

50
Lot #50 Pair of Antique Moe Bridges Tudor Sconces
Lot #50 608709 Antique cast bronze Tudor style candle sconces, signed Moe Bridges. Width: 9" Height: 12" Projection: 4-1/2" America, circa 1925

 

51
Lot #51 Antique Pair of Brass Double Arm Sconces
Lot #51 Antique Pair of Brass Double Arm Sconces from Indian Village Circa 1910

 

52
Lot #52 Pair of Silver Plated Antique Sconces
Lot #52 L21124 Pair of antique late Victorian silver plated gas & electric sconces with elaborate scroll arms and original etched glass shades. Originally from the James Gamble house in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the founders of Procter and Gamble. Wi...

 

53
Lot #53 Pair of Antique Tudor Sconces
Lot #53 L21180 Pair of antique cast metal Tudor Revival style double arm candle sconces with a hammered finish. Width: 9-1/2" Height: 7-1/4" Projection: 4" America circa 1920

 

54
Lot #54 Pair of Double-Arm Candle Sconces
Lot #54 L21013 Antique pair of French style cast brass double-arm candle sconces. The backplates will not cover a a modern electrical box, please contact us if you need to have them modified. Width 11" Height 17" Projection 9" American circa 1910

 

55
Lot #55 Neoclassical Style Double Arm Sconces
Lot #55 L20062 Pair of antique neoclassical style double arm candle sconces with cast aluminum backplates that feature mermaids and brass curved arms that hold the candle lights. Width: 10-14" Height: 12-1/2" America circa 1925

 

56
Lot #56 Antique Neoclassical Candle Wall Sconce
Lot #56 600704 A Neoclassical gilded cast nickel and brass candle sconce with four scrolled arms, fruit and ribbon motif. Width: 16" Height: 40" Projection: 10" America, circa 1900

 

57
Lot #57 Antique Italian Candle Arm Wall Sconce
Lot #57 608534 Beautiful Colonial Revival Style hammered and wrought brass seven-arm sconce with acanthus motif and crystal prisms. Width: 24" Height: 34" Projection: 12" Italy, circa 1930

 

58
Lot #58 (2) Wall Sconces incl. Louis XVI Style
Lot #58 (2) Wall Sconces incl. 609320 This is a Louis XVI style cast brass three arm candle sconce with prisms and foliate and ribbon design. & 607510 Neoclassical cast brass double arm sconce with a mythological face. Width: 11" Height: 17" Pro...

 

59
Lot #59 Rare Antique Brass 4 Arm Sconce
Lot #59 Rare Antique Brass 4 Arm Sconce American C 1895

 

60
Lot #60 Vintage Industrial Steel Brick Cart
Lot #60 F16169 Vintage painted steel industrial brick cart on four wheels with push handle. Would make a great table on a patio or as a coffee table. Cart Width: 35" Depth: 41-3/8" Height: 13-1/4" Handle Height: 39" America, circa 1950

 

61
Lot #61 Vintage Industrial Cart
Lot #61 Heavy duty steel industrial "tool room" cart with distressed orange paint. Would make a wonderful kitchen island! Width: 40-1/2" Depth: 24-1/2" Height: 37-1/2" America circa 1950

 

62
Lot #62 (5) Antique Cast Iron Scroll Grates
Lot #62 (5) Antique Cast Iron Scroll Grates

 

63
Lot #63 Group of Single Steel Casement Windows
Lot #63 Group of (24) Single Steel Casement Windows incl. bronze hardware. Salvaged from a house in Monroe Michigan Width: 16-1/2" Height: 46-3/4" (Not all the Same) America 1913

 

64
Lot #64 Group of Double Steel Casement Windows
Lot #63 Group of (12) Double Steel Casement Windows incl. bronze hardware. Salvaged from a house in Monroe Michigan Width: 18-1/2" Height: 46-3/4" (Not all the Same) America 1913

 

65
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons incl. 805340 - Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Mantel Fender with paw feet. Width: 48", Depth: 14" England, circa 1900 806473 - Pair of antique brass andirons with ball and finial tops and pad feet. ...

 

66
Lot #66 Antique Mantel Fender & Brass Andirons
Lot #65 Antique Mantel Fender & Colonial Andirons incl. M17020 - Simplistic Victorian Era brass fireplace fender with multiple urn shapes supporting a top rod. Width: 51", Height: 6-1/4", Depth: 14" England, circa: 1880 M21013 - Pair of vintage cast...

 

67
Lot #67 Church Pew Ends with Decorative Carving
Lot #67 Church Pew ends with decorative carving

 

68
Lot #68 Antique Pediment + Extras
Lot #68 Beautifully simplistic front entry pediment from a c.1850 Upright Greek Revival home in Ann Arbor made of painted pine with a metal roof. Features fluted pilaster capitals and a rising sun in the pediment. Width: 78"; Height: 45"; Depth: 8" 4...

 

69
Lot #69 Antique Victorian Gable End Set
Lot #69 S18084 Antique Queen Anne Victorian painted pine gable end set with cut out designs. Width: 61 1/2" Height: 62 1/2" Length: 72 1/2" America, circa 1890

 

70
Lot #70 Antique Porcelain Pedestal Sink
Lot #70 P20009 Antique solid porcelain two piece oval pedestal sink with a round fluted base and the original brass and porcelain hardware. Width: 30" Height: 29" Depth: 22" America circa 1900

 

71
Lot #71 Antique Sink #2
Lot #71 Antique Sink #2

 

72
Lot #72 Pair of Vintage Mid Century Shower Doors
Lot #72 P18013 Awesome pair of vintage Mid Century Modern shower doors complete with the chrome frame and track. Designed to enclose a standard 6' long built in bathtub/shower. Each door features a molded glass panel in a vertical reeded pattern an...

 

73
Lot #73 Sherle Wagner Shower Set
Lot #73 Sherle Wagner Shower Set

 

74
Lot #74 Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Dummy Doorknobs
Lot #74 H21005 Very ornate vintage gold plated "French Rose" pattern dummy mounted doorknob & door plate set made by Sherle Wagner Co. Knob 2-3/4" diameter, Plate is 3-7/8" wide and 2-5/8" high America circa 1980

 

75
Lot #75 Large Porcelain Over Cast Iron Sink Basin
Lot #75 Large Porcelain Over Cast Iron Sink Basin

 

76
Lot #76 Bathroom Related #5
Lot #76 Bathroom Related #5

 

77
Lot #77 (2) Vintage Kohler Porcelain Sinks
Lot #77 (2) Vintage Kohler Porcelain Sinks incl. P20001 Vintage porcelain-over-cast iron Kohler off white drop-in bathroom sink basin. Width 18" Depth 15" America circa 20th Century

 

78
Lot #78 Bathroom Hardware
Lot #78 Bathroom Hardware (Coming Soon)

 

79
Lot #79 Pair of Antique Marble Corbels
Lot #79 S21054 Pair of salvaged antique Carrara marble corbels with a hand carved rope twist and shell design. Width: 6" Depth: 5-1/2" Height: 16-1/2" Italy circa 1850

 

80
Lot #80 Pair of Oversized Painted Pine Corbels
Lot #80 S17071 Pair of antique painted pine oversized elaborate corbels. Width: 6" Height: 41" Depth: 16" Toledo, Ohio circa 1870

 

81
Lot #81 Silverplate Dinnerware Lot
Lot #81 Silverplate Dinnerware Lot

 

82
Lot #82 (Open Lot)
Lot #82 (Open Lot)

 

83
Lot #83 Vintage Beveled Glass Window
Lot #83 G22116 Vintage geometric beveled glass window with stained glass accents set in brass came. Width: 19-1/4" Height: 71" America circa 1985

 

84
Lot #84 Antique Leaded Glass Window
Lot #84 G20056 Antique diamond pane window with amber textured glass and three older fragments of painted and fired glass pane inserts. Width: 16-1/4" Height: 48-1/2" America circa 1920

 

85
Lot #85 Antique Beveled Glass Window
Lot #85 G22125 Antique beveled glass diamond pattern window. Width: 13" Height: 43" America, circa 1930

 

86
Lot #86 Antique Beveled Glass Window
Lot #86 G22087 Tall antique Arts & Crafts/Prairie style beveled glass window. From the former Haab's Restaurant in Ypsilanti. Width: 15" Height: 68" America circa 1915

 

87
Lot #87 Pair of Clear Leaded Glass Windows
Lot #87 G19129 & G19128 Pair of Clear Leaded Glass Windows Custom contemporary clear leaded glass window with diamond pattern. Width: 25 1/2", Height: 25 1/2" Custom contemporary clear leaded glass window with diamond pattern. Width: 20 1/2", Heigh...

 

88
Lot #88 Antique Glass Window
Lot #88 Antique Glass Window

 

89
Lot #89 (3) Stained Glass Windows incl. Crest
Lot #89 (3) Stained Glass Windows incl. Crest, Diamond, Domed Stained Glass

 

90
Lot #90 Hardware Lot #1
Lot #90 Hardware Lot #1- Set of 3 Cast Bronze Door Plates Stamped "Solon" 9" x 2 3/8th American 1900

 

91
Lot #91 Hardware Lot #2
Lot #91 Hardware Lot #2 - Set of 5 Cast Bronze Exterior Door Plates "Sergeant & Co" 10" x 2 3/4th" Cerca 1920

 

92
Lot #92 Hardware Lot #3
Lot #92 Hardware Lot #3- Lot of 10 Cast & stamped exterior Door Plates - America 1890-1920

 

93
Lot #93 Hardware Lot #4
Lot #93 Hardware Lot #4- 8 Misc. Brass Oval Door Plates 1890-1920

 

94
Lot #94 Hardware Lot #5
Lot #94 Hardware Lot #5 Misc. beveled edge door plates incl. mostly 1920's nickle plated,

 

95
Lot #95 Hardware Lot #6
Lot #95 Hardware Lot #6 Misc. Brass Door Plates- Many matching- 1920's

 

96
Lot #96 Hardware Lot #7
Lot #96 Hardware Lot #7 (10) Tudor/Art Deco door plates w/ Thumb-turns 1900-1920

 

97
Lot #97 Hardware Lot #8
Lot #97 Hardware Lot #8 Nickel Plated Door Plates w/ Thumb-turns Cerca 1920

 

98
Lot #98 Hardware Lot #9
Lot #98 Hardware Lot #9 Various H style hinges

 

99
Lot #99 Hardware Lot #10
Lot #99 Hardware Lot #10 Misc. Antique Ice Box Hardware

 

100
Lot #100 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #1
Lot #100 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #1

 

101
Lot #101 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #2
Lot #101 Vintage Revolving Rotobin Storage Rack #2 (Contents Not Included)

 

102
Lot #102 Antique Cast Bronze Commercial Mail Chute
Lot #102 S22065 Lovely Revival Period black painted cast bronze mail chute and collection box from a commercial building. The eagle embossed and labeled collection door is marked "US MAIL CHUTE Cutler Mfg Co." Width 9" Height 59-3/4" Depth 4" Ame...

 

103
Lot #103 Artwork Lot of 2 incl. Innocence
Lot #103 Artwork #1 Innocence Print w/ original frame and glass & A21060 Antique hand colored lithograph depicting the exterior view of the colosseum for The Grand National Peace Jubilee. Width: 21 1/2" Height: 16" American circa 1890

 

104
Lot #104 Artwork & Tile Lot incl. Delft Tile Set
Lot #104 Lot #104 Artwork & Tile Lot incl. Antique Delft Tile set A19057 Width: 8", Height: 18 3/4" Holland, circa late 18th century, Vintage 1920s oil on canvas painting of woman and white horse

 

105
Lot #105 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Table
Lot #105 F20164 Gorgeous mahogany Sheraton Style drop leaf table with a double pencil border inlay around the perimeter of the top and scalloped edges. A single drawer with brass knob and inlayed border makes up the apron, and a set of four carved r...

 

106
Lot #106 Antique Drop Leaf Table
Lot# 106 F21067 Antique Victorian cherry drop leaf table with turned legs and original finish. Width: 42" Depth: 21" Height: 29-1/2" Leaves open the table to 49-1/4" America circa 1885

 

107
Lot #107 Antique Wash Stand
Lot #107 F22177 Antique walnut Eastlake Victorian marble three drawer and one door washstand with burl wood panels. Marble has an old repair to a crack. Width: 30" Height: 35-1/2" Depth: 15" America circa 1880

 

108
Lot #108 Antiques Group incl. Vintage Shelf, etc.
Lot #108 Antiques Group incl. Screen Frame, Antique Shelf, etc.

 

111
Lot #111 Carved Quartersawn Oak Over Mantle
Lot #111 Carved Quartersawn Oak Over Mantle w/ Beveled Mirror

 

112
Lot #112 Marble Fireplace Surround Mantle
Lot #112 Marble Fireplace Surround Mantle - 76" x top to floor, 51" Wide, inside box 53 ½" wide 43 ½" tall

 

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Lot #113 Contemporary 3 Pc. Marble Firebox
Lot #113 Contemporary 3 Pc. Marble Firebox Surround- (as is) W: 56 ¼" H: 42 ½" D: 13" OW: 30" OH: 29 ½"

 

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Lot #114 Vintage Carved Oak Half Mantel
Lot #114 M20004 Lovely vintage varnished oak carved half mantel with a simple knotted carved design along its perimeter and a carved foliate crest in the center. Features a very large opening. Width 65" Height 46" Projection 5" Opening Width 55"...

 


Materials Unlimited Bio

Materials Unlimited evolved from a demolition company co-owned by our founder, Reynold Lowe. Trained in the fine arts, Reynold earned his MFA from the University of Michigan in sculpture and photography. While a student, he also taught in the School of Fine Art and the School of Architecture.

His artistic sensibilities naturally include a passion for architectural details! His first salvage job was an old house in Ann Arbor slated for demolition. What began as a personal project quickly led to an entrepreneurial venture! In 1972, Reynold joined forces with the demolition contractor and saved countless architectural treasures from the bulldozer!

The need for a retail outlet quickly became evident and, in 1972, Materials Unlimited was born! Reynold’s treasures were originally housed in 3 pole barns on Morgan Road in the industrial outskirts of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1979, an unfortunate fire began two doors down. It spread to our neighbor, Farmer’s Oil, causing an explosion of fuel oil that doused and engulfed our buildings. The inferno ravaged our collection! After the flames subsided, a lone potbelly stove stood in the ashes, misshapen by the heat.

A true Phoenix, in 1981 Materials Unlimited re-opened better than before. Our “new” home is an historic Art Deco building in downtown Ypsilanti dating to 1926. It was originally a Studebaker Packard dealership, but served as a USO Hall and then a Moose Lodge before we moved in. Our 15,000 square foot showroom is comprised of three floors brimming with antiques, restored fireplace mantels, leaded glass doors, stained and beveled glass windows, salvaged hardware, and other architectural items. We are especially known for our collection of restored period lighting.

Over the years, Materials Unlimited has evolved into a full service facility. Our production department works five days a week restoring antique furniture and architectural appointments. Our lighting restoration department is a UL listed shop. We rewire our antique light fixtures using UL approved replacement parts to ensure safety while preserving beauty. Creative new uses for salvaged antiques are our specialty. We love transforming salvaged doors into front bars, church altars into bathroom vanities or kitchen islands, and beveled glass into headboards.

Fortunately today, historic buildings are more often restored than destroyed, but this does make salvaged details harder to find. We pride ourselves on having one of the nation’s most impressive collections. It is exceptional and it is ever changing. Each visit to Materials Unlimited is different because Reynold is always seeking out beautiful and unusual items to offer our customers. Collectively, MU has years of experience with restoration, renovation, new construction, and, simply, decoration. We have loved helping people personalize their homes with beautiful antiques and architectural gems and cannot thank you enough for your support over the years! 


Auctioneers Note: Materials Unlimited Owner & Founder Reynold Lowe is retiring after 50 years of providing historical architectural elements and unique antiques to the public. Braun and Helmer Auction Service will be conducting the Auction.



 

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