objects – Radio-Guy

French BOVA Hair Dryer

steveanddan — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:58:02 +0000

This interesting hair dryer dates to the early 1930s. This unit was on a cable that would pull down from the ceiling. It has a bit of a Pageboy style to it. It’s all aluminum with each pipe having holes for the air. This one has a built in motor/fan on the top.

1910 Horned Full Violin

steveanddan — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:14:47 +0000

Based on the concept of a Stroh horned string instrument there were other smaller makers experimenting. This example s unsigned. String instruments were not able to compete with the more directional sound of a horn instrument in early recording sessions. This was a time when electrical microphones did not exist. These instruments are rare and … Continue reading

Eskimo Whale Bone Head

steveanddan — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:00:02 +0000

This striking head sculpture was from the Stephen Stuart collection. In the mid 1970s this piece was part of an important Eskimo art exhibition at the Queens Museum. It was also featured on the poster promoting this show. The face is whale bone with very little carving and Jadeite eyes inset. It just uses the … Continue reading

Lady Claire Dress Form

steveanddan — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:53:32 +0000

This is one of the rarest and most complex forms ever made. It’s signed on the neck plate… “The Lady Claire Perfect Adjustable Dress Form Co.,1911 NY”. It can take the shape of almost any size including geared adjustments in the neck and shoulders. They were only marketed for a few of years.