1935 Ark Welding Machine. Name Plate on top of unit is
Smiths Welding Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Unit is round in stature. Height is 4 foot tall
Diameter is 2 foot across. Has 3 vertical rows with welding lead
electrod plug-ins. Is on stationary wheels. capable of being fine tuned to excess of 200 amps. Appears to be in good condition with understandable paint wear. Have not tested operation yet.
I was given this equipment by a friend who had possession because of her deceased husband leaving it behind.
This is a beautiful set and makes a great display. It is about 100 years old. The reason I labled it as "good" condition is because there are some problems with the finish in spots. The tray has a thin line of corrosion around the bottom inside rim and some spots on a 5 or six inch area on the outside rim also. Almost all of the cups have several thin cracks in the finish. It is hard to get them to show up in the pictures because the cracks are so fine. I filled up one of the cups with water and let it set. There was no leaking. Most of the cups have tarnish spots inside them that need to be cleaned. The punch bowl has no major issues. It just has some scratches from normal wear and tear. Even with the problems, it still makes a beautiful display. I do not have the original ladle, but I will include the 1847 Rogers Brothers Continental Silverplate ladle that is in the picture. I think it is a soup ladle, but it fits.
I do not know what this is worth. Would appreciate any help and have no room to keep this piece. One of the hinges is missing and the other hinge is broken. Photos show all the damage. I can take more pictures if needed. http://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i466/khunter2800/ Thank you!
Purchased at thrift store in box from International Silvery Company with name of Americana Star on box. Silverware has Harmony House Plata AA+ and consists of eight forks, seven knives, eleven teaspoons, eight table spoons, 4 serving spoons and one soup spoon
