1880s INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE CASTERS
ABOUT Set of 4 antique swivel furniture casters in rare double-wheel design- the “Yale” caster. Includes new wood mounting screws.
DIMENSIONS
• Will raise your piece 2 5/8 inches
• 2 inch diameter wheels in a 2 3/8 inch wide wheel assembly
• 2 1/8 × 2 3/4 inch mounting plates
CONDITION Unused new old stock. Great operational and structural condition. Pristine cosmetic condition; scoured with power wire brushes to remove light rust. Worn black painted finish. Moving parts lubricated. Ready for installation with provided wood mounting screws.
CREATOR M. B. Schenck & Company of Meriden, CT, maker of small industrial and furniture casters in the late 1800s.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE Marked with patent dates of 1877 and 1881.
MATERIALS Cast iron
HISTORY Before the advent of ball bearings, M. B. Schenck was known for casters engineered to swivel via two small wheels built into the top of the wheel assembly which roll against the mounting plate. Wheel assembly is designed to pivot side to side to keep wheels in contact with uneven surfaces. A marvel of early American Industrial Age engineering.
Mr. Schenck was a supporter of presidential candidate Lincoln. He served for the duration of the Civil War, and voted for Lincoln a second time by sending his ballot home from the war. He started his caster company shortly after returning home.
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ABOUT Set of 4 antique swivel furniture casters in rare double-wheel design- the “Yale” caster. Includes new wood mounting screws.
DIMENSIONS
• Will raise your piece 2 5/8 inches
• 2 inch diameter wheels in a 2 3/8 inch wide wheel assembly
• 2 1/8 × 2 3/4 inch mounting plates
CONDITION Unused new old stock. Great operational and structural condition. Pristine cosmetic condition; scoured with power wire brushes to remove light rust. Worn black painted finish. Moving parts lubricated. Ready for installation with provided wood mounting screws.
CREATOR M. B. Schenck & Company of Meriden, CT, maker of small industrial and furniture casters in the late 1800s.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE Marked with patent dates of 1877 and 1881.
MATERIALS Cast iron
HISTORY Before the advent of ball bearings, M. B. Schenck was known for casters engineered to swivel via two small wheels built into the top of the wheel assembly which roll against the mounting plate. Wheel assembly is designed to pivot side to side to keep wheels in contact with uneven surfaces. A marvel of early American Industrial Age engineering.
Mr. Schenck was a supporter of presidential candidate Lincoln. He served for the duration of the Civil War, and voted for Lincoln a second time by sending his ballot home from the war. He started his caster company shortly after returning home.
Free US shipping.
ABOUT Set of 4 antique swivel furniture casters in rare double-wheel design- the “Yale” caster. Includes new wood mounting screws.
DIMENSIONS
• Will raise your piece 2 5/8 inches
• 2 inch diameter wheels in a 2 3/8 inch wide wheel assembly
• 2 1/8 × 2 3/4 inch mounting plates
CONDITION Unused new old stock. Great operational and structural condition. Pristine cosmetic condition; scoured with power wire brushes to remove light rust. Worn black painted finish. Moving parts lubricated. Ready for installation with provided wood mounting screws.
CREATOR M. B. Schenck & Company of Meriden, CT, maker of small industrial and furniture casters in the late 1800s.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE Marked with patent dates of 1877 and 1881.
MATERIALS Cast iron
HISTORY Before the advent of ball bearings, M. B. Schenck was known for casters engineered to swivel via two small wheels built into the top of the wheel assembly which roll against the mounting plate. Wheel assembly is designed to pivot side to side to keep wheels in contact with uneven surfaces. A marvel of early American Industrial Age engineering.
Mr. Schenck was a supporter of presidential candidate Lincoln. He served for the duration of the Civil War, and voted for Lincoln a second time by sending his ballot home from the war. He started his caster company shortly after returning home.
Free US shipping.