Nautical Foundry Pattern, 51" Wood Industrial Shipbuilding Mold, Salvaged

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Salvaged Nautical Foundry Pattern, Large Wood Industrial Shipbuilding Mould, 51"
Salvaged Nautical Foundry Pattern, Large Wood Industrial Shipbuilding Mould, 51"
This industrial, wooden foundry pattern was designed and manufactured by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company in Pennsylvania. We later salvaged it from a nautical collector's warehouse in New Jersey. The handmade wooden pattern is 51" in length with a 3-dimensional, angular body, hand painted markings and vivid color scheme. This is one section of a 2-part pattern known as a cope and drag. The pattern, or mould, shows the original manufacturer's metal plaque that reads "S.S.B. & Co." as well as an affixed metal part number tag. Allover handpainted markings add authenticity and interest to the piece.
This pattern consists of 2 detachable parts: this piece has 3 shallow, compartment-like, sections. The piece that divides the compartments can be removed. The red and black paint is part of a color-coding system used by foundries to indicate where a core, which will form a cavity in the finished casting, should be placed in the sand mold. A mirrored version (the other half of the cope and drag) is available (see item ENAUT1). Use this pattern as a unique, industrial art piece, a groovy shelf, or a table or desk base.
Salvage History: In 2017, this foundry pattern was salvaged from a nautical warehouse in New Jersey. The pick was featured in Season 9, Episode 8 of the DIY Network show, "Salvage Dawgs".
Weight: 111 lbs.
Item Measurements: 50.5(L) x 20(W) x 32.5(H)
Condition: Very good condition. Solid body with surface scuffs, paint loss, fading and patina as expected with age and use.
Manufacturer's History:
Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company was a major shipbuilding company in operation from 1917–1989 in Chester, Pennsylvania on the Delaware River. Sun Shipbuilding launched its first ship in 1917, just as the United States was entering World War I. By the start of World War II, Sun was among the country's five largest shipyards, with eight slipways. At its peak, the company employed more than 40,000 workers at four shipyards, and was the largest private-sector employer of African-Americans in the United States. During the war, Sun built tankers, hospital ships, cargo ships, and escort carriers for the United States Maritime Commission
About Nautical Foundry Molds:
This wooden pattern was used in the process of sand casting. Molding material, such as sand, would be packed around this pattern inside of a casting flask. The sand is then compressed in a process known as ramming. When the molding material reaches the proper density, the pattern is removed. Molten metal is then poured into the cavity created by the positive mold. Once the metal has cooled and hardened, the sand is then broken away and the metal casting is removed. This pattern was used to cast a part of a ship or nautical component.
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Founded in 1999, Black Dog Salvage is an architectural salvage company based in Roanoke, Virginia, and home of the television series “
Salvage Dawgs
” on the DIY Network. Salvaged materials often have imperfections (we call it patina) and we will do our best to clearly photograph and describe any condition issues. Please feel free to ask questions or request additional photographs.
All of our items are for sale, and available for pickup, at our store in Roanoke, Virginia where we have 2 warehouses full of authentic, gorgeous, salvaged architectural elements.
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