In 1968 caradco was purchased by scovill manufacturing company.
The adams company dubuque iowa history 1897 floor grate.
Manufactured by the adams company dubuque iowa.
Marked manufactured by the adams co dubuque iowa design patent aug.
Antique cast iron register floor grate architectural 1897 dubuque ia adams co.
Approximate measurement 15 3 4 inches in diamenter.
The roberts langworthy iron works located at 57 south main street in dubuque were manufacturers of fine light castings like grave crosses and park benches.
For over 100 years the adams company has produced custom gears shafts and power transmission parts.
Measures about 15 3 8 across with a 6 1 4 diameter center opening.
Written on outside rim manufactured by the adams co.
Dubuque iowa design patent august 31 1897.
It can be used indoors or outdoors and will make an excellent converstation piece with a little of your own special touch or as is.
We combine the latest in modern technology with traditional techniques to achieve the finest quality products for your custom residential or historic renovation project.
Beautiful ornate floral design looks as if originally painted black with some paint loss.
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While the company name had changed over the years the ownership remained principally within the families of john taylor adams who joined the firm in 1881 and james currie collier who entered the business in 1895.
Should clean up nicely.
Here is a nice vintage adams co.
By 1966 caradco covered one million feet of floor space twenty times the size of the original carr and austin plant.
15 1 2 in diameter.
Throughout the years we ve developed state of the art manufacturing processes for gear hobbing shaping and shaving and bevel gear generating.
This is a great vintage 2 piece floor grate.
Authentic old world craftsmanship true craftsmanship can be found right here in eastern iowa.
A change of the company name to langworthy and adams iron works followed in 1885.
Light rust patina with some of it s original black paint finish see photos for overall condition.
Eugene adams invested in the company in june 1883 when roberts decided to retire and adams took the position of a secretary and manager.
We ve manufactured components for agricultural and construction machinery oil recovery equipment winches and industrial pumps as well as parts for various other industries.
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Cast iron round floor register grate.
It is in as found condition with some minor rust.
Antique cast iron floor register the adams company dubuque iowa 1897 salvage.