Nautical Foundry Pattern, 28" Wood Industrial Shipbuilding Mold

This industrial, wooden foundry pattern was designed and manufactured by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company in Pennsylvania. The boxy, rectangular mold measures 28" x 20". The mold is intended to cast a section of pipe or conduit. The size and unique qualities of this piece make it a perfect industrial era decorative item. It could be mounted on a wall as authentic, industrial art piece, or repurposed as a table base beneath a piece of glass. The piece is sturdy, with stamped and hand painted markings showing the part numbers and other hand painted details.

Weight: 32 lbs.
Measurements: 27.5(L) x 6.25(W) x 20(H)

Condition: Very good condition. Solid body with surface scuffs, paint loss, fading and patina as expected with age and use.

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".