We have always considered and collected these commercial masks and helmets as industries tribal art. Examples can be elegant in their simplicity or bazaar and complex. They are always unique, suprising and filled with personality.
Large 1850 Nairne Pattern Electrostatic Machine
A stunning An exceptional display of 19th-century scientific craftsmanship, this oversize Nairne Pattern electrostatic machine features a hand-cranked glass cylinder set in a turned mahogany frame with brass hardware. Impressively, all original glass components—including the main cylinder and collector panels—remain intact and free of cracks, a rarity in pieces of this age. The machine is offered as found and untested, with a dramatic presence and rich period character. A visually striking piece ready for display. $2400
