Quarry

Quarry can refer to an open pit where stone or minerals are mined or to an object of a hunt. This superb bronze sculpture of a muscular man mining stone in a quarry should also be the quarry of any lover of the fine arts.

 

The artist captures the stress of the man's body and the struggle in his face as he strains to heft a heavy rock.

The bronze is signed "L. Eisenberger," the signature of German sculptor Ludwig Eisenberger. Born in 1858, he worked as a sculptor in Berlin from 1895 until his death in 1920. He is best known for his detailed bronze statuettes with a rich brown patina often depicting powerful warriors and athletes, as well as male and female nudes in a classical style.

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1895-1920

If You Can't Stand the Heat. . .

. . . get out of the kitchen! And that is exactly what you can do with this vintage portable electric roaster-oven from Westinghouse.

First introduced in 1936 by Westinghouse, the electric roaster-oven was advertised as the ultimate addition to the efficient modern kitchen. It baked, broiled, fried, grilled, roasted, and toasted a wide variety of foods.  Portable and compact (Westinghouse declared that its roaster provided, "cool, clean. . . electric cooking" in just two square feet of space), the roaster could handle everything from a Thanksgiving turkey to a potluck buffet. It was even advertised as "perfect for picnics" (if your picnic grounds had an electrical outlet) and, using glass ovenware, Westinghouse claimed that its roaster could cook an entire meal for eight to ten people. This model is RO-29, issued around 1940. It comes with the optional cabinet, which not only provided storage space, but lifted the roaster to a convenient height. The roasters were sturdy and durable, but not inexpensive; in 1949, the roaster was priced $39.95, a time when the average family income was $3,100 annually. Although some 80 years old, this vintage roaster is in remarkable clean condition.

Included are the instruction manual and timer.

This retro appliance from the past would add a wonderful nostalgic touch to any kitchen, while storing your pots and pans.  

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