Description: Bolted two piece iron water works piping part. 35” widest dimension This 24” Water Main Bell Joint Leak Clamp was manufactured by M.B. SKINNER COMPANY (SKINNER SEAL) of Chicago, IL & South Bend, Indiana. Authentic Midwestern Mechanical Americana. Rust patina, dry. 100 lbs total weight. Qty twelve 3/4” x 9” long Antique OEM Skinner Seal (lettered on head) Steel Bolts w/Nuts, for twelve bolt holes. Plus qty two 7/8” x 9” long Skinner bolts/nuts. Plus qty 6 unusual mushroom shaped bolts/nuts that are currently connecting the beefier piece. Skinner piece is two halves, each one hinged (could be loosened by you to change shape. Reuse these relics of Hoosier State/Windy City industrial pride. At least 40 years old. Made in South Bend Indiana, USA by MB Skinner Company, which was founded in Chicago in the 1890s. This was a 24” Bell Joint Leak Clamp to seal a leaky water main connection. Symbol of ingenuity and problem solving. Junk is art left behind by industry. From the mine, to the foundry, to the factory, to you. If you buy several listings I can economize freight by shipping on a pallet, please inquire. Questions welcome thanks.
Price: 250 USD
Location: Barrington, Illinois
End Time: 2024-01-21T16:12:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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