Funky-out of the ordinary, to be unusual, remarkable; odd, extraordinary or bizarre

Finds-to meet either by chance or by searching; a valuable item of discovery.

We are constantly searching the globe for the funkiest finds available. Whether a steeple from an old Victorian church in Virginia, carnival panels from an antique merry-go-round in England, Ferris wheel carts, outhouses, windmills, log cabins, or nautical salvage from the south pacific. If it is unique, unusual or unbelievably cool -- you will find a treasure from the past here. Funky Finds promises to get your creative juices flowing!

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Don't Need It - Gotta Have It!
Item: FF97 Classic Church Steeple   --  Beautiful church steeple from Point of Rocks, Maryland. Great in the garden or on your next church! The beauty of the Victorian era is shown in the quality of the craftsmanship. Call for more details. Don't miss out, this find won't be here long.
Item: FF605 Granite Deco Stone Piers   --  Large and in charge! These are the coolest granite piers we have found yet. They are originally from a bridge on the Thames River, later transported when the bridge was rebuilt, and finally placed on an estate near Westpoint. We have them at our shop as great works of deco art. Would be great to define your estate boundries! Sold as pairs only.
Item: FF977 Japanese Garden Lantern   --  Japanese Lantern Antique "tachi-gati" or pedestal lantern in hand carved granite. Traditionally used as a Buddhist guardian or entrance lantern. Commonly used in Japanese gardens as a focal point. Heavy and solid granite in very good original condition. Today many reproductions are prevalent, but we are proud to offer an original to our customers. Breaks down into 6 pieces total. Call for more details and pricing.
Item: FF2337 Vintage 1960's Sign   --  Super cool 1950's - 1960's Era sign rescued from a small boutique on historic Broad Street, Philadelphia. Steel construction with original red flourescent bulbs. Center portion is made of plastic and can be removed for a new logo. Great for bars, restaurants, movie sets, etc.
Item: FF2420 Commercial Wooden Sign   --  Early 20th century wooden sign in good original condition considering age. Measures a full ten feet long by two feet high. Great aged look. Perfect decorative item for a pub or restaurant or even for the do-it-yourselfer workshop! Two available.
Item: FF1294 Japanese Room Dividers   --  These lightweight room dividers, salvaged from a Japanese restaurant, are the perfect way to break down a large room into cozy spaces without losing your spacious, open-aired atmosphere. Unlike permanent walls, these dividers are made of translucent paper, allowing light to pass through while maintaining privacy. Homeowners often use lightweight dividers to create a simple foyer, visually distinct from the rest of the front room. Rollers are included; all that is needed is a replacement track. The wooden frames of some panels may need repainting and a few have some small tears in the paper.. Five are available at 24 1/2" width x 53 3/4" high, 4 @ 24 1/2" x 52 3/4", and 1 @ 22 1/4" x 52 3/4".
Item: FF2411 1950's Letters   --  Very cool 1950's Era letters in enameled steel. Great look with a lot of style. Stand a full four feet tall. Perfect for designers, movie sets, or commercial use. Eight letters in all that spell "Cadillac" or any other combination you can think of... Contact us for rental rates as well.
Item: FF98 Mystery   --  Mystery with Daffy Duck & Porky Pig. This one-of-a-kind cast stone panel was to have been showcased in NYC’s Times Square. The Warner Brothers Studios building features various scenes from their most classic cartoons. This original panel was not used due to a small flaw. Recycling the Past is now the proud owner of this truly unique masterpiece. Call for pricing information.
Item: FF2351 Vintage Wooden Sign   --  Very cool wooden store sign. Reads: Whitner's Cherry at Fifth Street. Nice weathered look. Twelve feet long x 30" high. Good original condition. Perfect for the movie industry, bars, and collector's.
 

Funkadelics
Item: FF2565 Coca Cola Sign   --  Rare Coca Cola sign rescued from the Atlantic City, New Jersey Coca Cola bottling factory. Made of solid terra-cotta. This sign is one of two we have available for sale, the other is made of solid Limestone. Both are pictured on our "On The Project" page on our website, taken during the removal. Comprised of 4 sections. Great addition to a building or even use in the garden. There were not many of these made and very few have ever been available to the public.
Item: FF2662 Ornate Sideboard   --  Ornate tropical hardwood sideboard. Nice period English Art Nouveau tiles throughout. Three glass cabinetry doors, and three upper drawers provide tons of storage. Great looking patina with a cool light blue coloration. All original hardware.
Item: FF2665 Tin Pie Safe   --  Imported tin pie safe with rustic patina. Very cool look. Great to use virtually anywhere in your home. Ample storage.
Item: FF2699 Arched Hardwood Gates   --  Super cool pair of large tropical hardwood double gates with a beautiful weathered patina. Solid wood, sturdy and durable with nice raised lower panels. Would make an awesome headboard!!!!
Item: FF2630 Old Outhouse   --  What garden is truly complete without one of these babies. Well...I know what you're thinking an outhouse? We've had a tremendous response from our vintage outhouses from old farm houses to use as tool sheds. We thought they were so cool we even have one for our own garden tools! Great rustic look with nice old Pine boards, batten door, corrugated metal roofing, the works. Due to the size of this piece we prefer local pickup at our Barnegat, NJ store.
Item: FF2631 Metal Sign   --  Cool metal sign from a local gas station. Probably only ten years old or so, but a neat piece for a bar or pub. Two available.
Item: FF2651 Large Armoire   --  Very cool and unique large tropical hardwood armoire with brass bars, carved lower panels, the works. Measures nearly eight feet high with plenty of storage. Great aged patina.
Item: FF2542 Whiskey Barrels   --  Vintage Oak whiskey barrels. Great for decoration and always a conversation piece.
Item: FF2547 Seafood Sign   --  Very cool 1950's era seafood sign rescued from an Ocean City, New Jersey landmark restaurant. Made of sheet steel and plastic. Great decorative piece for home, office, bar, etc. Not in working condition.
Item: FF2580 1960's Playground Display   --  Super cool 1960's solid cast aluminum playground equipment with vibrant colors. Rescued from a church in Northern New Jersey. Stamped Playground Corporation of America. Would make a great display for art such as pottery, and sculpture. Perfect for merchandising as well for T-shirts, books, etc.
Item: FF2583 Old Warehouse Sign   --  Cool old wooden warehouse sign with a great vintage look. Perfect decorative piece for bars, restaurants, etc. Two available.
Item: FF2927 Scoreboard   --  Very cool 1960's era electric scoreboard. Great look with a lot of style. Perfect for a bar or restaurant. Manufactured by the General Indicator Corporation out of Pardeeville, Wisconsin. Stamped "All American Futura II". Measures over seven feet long.
Item: FF2624 Unusual Modern Art   --  Unusual Modern Art Sculpture from Lambertville, New Jersey inscribed 1972. Stands a full six feet tal by three feet wide. Quite the conversation piece and a true find for lover's of art.
Item: FF2663 Ornate Teak Closet Front   --  Wow! Stunning solid tropical hardwood closet front with tons of ornamentation. Fluted pilasters flank the sides with hand carved adornments. Great look with gorgeous natural woodgrains. Perfect to use in a master bedroom suite. Contact us for more details and pricing.
Item: FF2543 Vintage Gurney   --  Just what the doctor ordered... 1950's era ambulance gurney in solid aluminum. Would make a super cool coffee table and quite a conversation piece. Another truly funky find from the guys here at Recycling The Past.
Item: FF2545 Vintage 1960's Sign   --  Super cool 1950's - 1960's Era sign rescued from a small boutique on historic Broad Street, Philadelphia. Steel construction with original red flourescent bulbs. Center portion is made of plastic and can be removed for a new logo. Great for bars, restaurants, movie sets, etc.
Item: FF2546 Vintage Wooden Sign   --  Very cool wooden store sign. Reads: Whitner's Cherry at Fifth Street. Nice weathered look. Twelve feet long x 30" high. Good original condition. Perfect for the movie industry, bars, and collector's.
Item: FF2560 Coca Cola Sign   --  Vintage Coca Cola sign in solid limestone removed by our crew direct from the bottling factory in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Great piece of history and a must have for any true collector of Coca Cola memorabilia. One of two available. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Item: FF2574 Railroad Crossing Sign   --  Vintage Railroad Crossing sign. Perfect for bars, and restaurants.
Item: FF2605 Playground Horse   --  Very cool 1950's - 1960's era cast aluminum playground horse. Great decorative piece for a bar or restaurant. Original paint is still intact and has a nice weathered look. Increasingly hard to find.
Item: FF2893 Old "Hotel" Sign   --  Very cool 1940's - 1950's era neon "HOTEL" sign. Perfect accent piece for bars, restaurants, movie sets, etc. Nice weathered finish.
Item: FF2895 Walk - Don't Walk Signal   --  Cool "Walk - Don't Walk" signal. Nice condition. Neat conversation piece. Has an eye hook at top for easy hanging.
Item: FF2656 Decorative Cabinetry   --  Imported hardwood built-in cabinet with ornate detailings throughout. Raised and carved lower panels, English Art Nouveau tile frieze, double mirrored front doors, the works! Truly a unique piece thats sure to last a lifetime. Great looking aged patina. Currently two available. Each vary slightly.
Item: FF2652 Teak Cabinet   --  Fabulous solid Teak built-in cabinet with ornate detailing throughout. Decorative hand carved cabinet doors, vintage art nouveau tiles, scrolled pediment, the works. Truly a unique find with a great look.
Item: FF2544 Vintage 1950's Letters   --  Very cool 1950's Era letters in enameled steel. Great look with a lot of style. Stand a full four feet tall. Perfect for designers, movie sets, or commercial use. Eight letters in all that spell "Cadillac" or any other combination you can think of... Contact us for rental rates as well.
Item: FF2894 Vintage Burglar Alarm   --  Very cool old burglar alarm in galvanized steel. Good to very good original condition, painted. Period detailings and attention to detail. Unique find. Perfect for bars, restaurants, movie sets, etc.
Item: FF2915 "New York" Sign   --  Vintage "New York" highway sign. Perfect for a bar or restaurant. Measures a full seven feet long!
Item: FF2482 Vespacar   --  Super cool Piaggio Vespacar P501. Only 172 original miles. Good working condition. Contact us for more details.
Item: FF2650 Imported Glass Cabinet   --  Very cool tropical hardwood glass cabinet with English Art Nouveau tile frieze. Ample storage for all your goodies or use as a display cabinet for your family treasures. Great look with a lot of style. Double glass front doors with two lower drawers.
 

Industrial Elements
Item: FF2552 Table Bases   --  Industrial building elements given new life as table bases. Sturdy construction with a great look. Sold as a set of four.
Item: FF2490 Industrial Carts   --  Super cool industrial carts in heavy gauge steel. Complete with working wheels. Great look with a lot of style. Tons of possibilities. Perfect for merchandising or display. Currently four matching available. Check with us for our other funky finds and new industrial pieces in stock.
Item: FF2855 Industrial Steel Boxes   --  Very cool industrial boxes from an old manufacturing facility. Originally used to store raw materials. Tons of possibilities! Each box measures roughly 22" long x 12" wide. 150 available.
Item: FF2561 Vintage Machine Bases   --  Stop on in or contact us about our wide variety of machine bases in stock for your next building project. Perfect for tables of all sizes. Salvaged from old machinery. Constructed of solid iron. Leave as-is or sandblast and paint for a cleaner look.
Item: FF2548 Industrial Gear Table   --  Very cool iron gear assembly rescued from commercial farming equipment. Would serve as a great table base! Great look with a lot of style. Large and heavy guage, built to last. It measures 26 1/2" diameter on top, 16 3/4" diameter on bottom, and is 19" high. Contact us for more details.
Item: FF2549 Iron Table Base   --  Very cool iron table base with unusual design. Originally served as an industrial machinery part. Rusted patina, solid and heavy. Great looking piece with a lot of character and tons of possibilites eithet interior or exterior. Sold as is.
Item: FF2550 Industrial Age Gears   --  We just got these in- a great set of three gear molds from a factory in ILL. These wooden gear molds would make a great coffee table, or to use as accent pieces in a loft or resturant. Can be sold as a set or seperate. The large gear measures 6' 2" diameter x 7" thick. The medium one measures 57" diameter x 4 3/4" thick. The small one measures 46 1/2" diameter x 4 1/4" thick.
Item: FF2551 Vintage Steel Carts   --  Vintage Steel carts used in factories for transporting raw materials. Solid steel construction sure to last a lifetime. One of many styles typically in stock. Currently four available. Great for many uses at home, or would even make great display carts for merchandising. Contact us for further details and pricing.
Item: FF2666 Industrial Drying Rack   --  Metal drying rack, imported. Very cool looking weathered finish. Perfect for the kitchen. Constructed of light guage steel.
Item: FF2669 Metal Cabinet   --  Unique metal cabinet with octagon front glass panes inside of the upper double doors. Lower shelf for additional storage. Imported. Great look with tons of possibilities.
Item: FF2667 Metal Shelving Unit   --  Vintage metal shelving, imported. Its all in the look! These babies are flying out of our shop so act fast! Constructed of light guage steel. Perfect for kitchen or bath. Many sizes and styles available.
Item: FF2559 Wooden Carts   --  Very cool industrial wooden carts. Used for the transportation of raw materials in factories and commercial buildings. Great for many uses at home or at work. Please contact us for availability and pricing.
Item: FF2755 Emeco Navy Chairs   --  Classic thermal treated aluminum chairs originally designed in 1944 for the military by Emeco, of Hanover, P.A. Lightweight and three times stronger than steel with a life expectancy of over 150 years. Corrosion resistent and virtually indestructable. Timeless style, with a great industrial look. Used in Hollywood movies, high end boutiques, and for regular folks like us for everyday home and office use. Chairs stamped 1968, rescued from a NJ State Facility. All are used, but good original condition, and sold for a fraction of the cost new by the manufacturer who is still in business. We have nearly 200 available.
 

Nautical Salvage
Item: FF2617 Iron Bollard   --  Solid Iron Bollard, used for attaching mooring lines from ships and other sea vessels. Great nautical find to add to our arsenal of cool maritime accouterments. No beach house is complete without one! Very heavy, maybe 800 lbs. or so. Shipping available.
Item: FF2342 Submarine Door   --  Super cool military submarine door in steel and cast aluminum. Fully functioning door with working hinges, locks, the works. Great for many applications including restaurants, and bars. Currently two available.
Item: FF2343 Aluminum Ship's Door / Hatch   --  Solid aluminum ship's door / hatch rescued from an old military vessel. In complete working order and looking for a new home. Great weathered patina. Currently only one available.
Item: FF2484 Lobster Traps   --  Large inventory of lobster traps and crab pots. All authentic maritime salvage. In store only. Make for cool coffe tables, garden ornaments, or fishing gear....
Item: FF2575 Decorative Metal Fish   --  Super cool metal fish meticulously airbrushed to perfection. Striped Marlin, Tuna, Snook, and even the elusive Striped Bass just to name a few available. Great decorative wall hangings for the beach house or even for a bar or restaurant. Matt landed this nice striped marlin for his own cabina. Contact us for availablility and pricing.
Item: FF2618 Iron Ships Cleat   --  Our inventory of cool nautical items continues to grow! Here we have a solid iron cleat used to tie the ships to the docks. Old weathered patina. Fairly small but very heavy. Great lawn ornament for any beach house. Estimated weight is 400 lbs.
Item: FF2757 Marine Lantern   --  Very cool old metal marine lighting, nice aged finish. Stamped Edward Hendrickson & Co. Inc. N.Y. Perfect for homeowners and collectors alike.
Item: FF2756 Deadmans Portholes   --  Solid brass deadman's portholes. Unusual portholes that don't open hence...dead man...scary really, but make for conversation and have a nice original aged patina. Perfect to use a wall hanging for bars, restaurants, home, office, etc. Take the glass out and make a cool mirror too. Three available. Measure 16" in diameter overall with 12" diameter glass. Weigh a hefty 24 pounds each.
Item: FF2616 Tugboat Rope   --  Nylon Tugboat rope rescued from the Newark shipping yards. Heavy duty industrial rope measures 3 1/2" in diameter. Increasingly hard to find. Great for landscaping! Roughly 150 linear feet available. In store only. Minimum 25 linear feet per purchase.
Item: FF1962 Vintage Wooden Oars   --  Vintage Wooden life boat oars. Various sizes and colors available. Contact us for more details.
Item: FF1968 Marine Dock Bumpers   --  Salvaged Rubber dock bumbers from various shipping ports over the US. Contact us for availability and pricing.
Item: FF1961 Nautical Air Vents   --  Air vents salvaged from various industrial ships. Sizes and colors vary. Contact us for more details.
Item: FF1966 Marine Deck Lights   --  Salvaged deck lights from various nautical vessels. Contact us for availability and pricing.
Item: FF1963 Teak Galley Doors   --  Selection of Mahogany and Teak Galley and Cabin doors. Very nice quality, sturdy construction. Contact us for available sizes and further information.
Item: FF1964 Salvaged Anchors   --  Old boat and ship anchors in a variety of sizes and configurations. Contact us for further information and availability.
Item: FF1965 Industrial Port Holes   --  Large industrial sized port holes in solid brass salvaged from industrial ships and other marine vessels. Great look with a nice weathered patina. Contact us for availability and pricing information.
Item: FF1967 Nautical Bamboo Ladders   --  Hand made Nautical Bamboo ladders. Various sizes available. Contact us for availabitity and pricing information.
Item: FF2325 Large Brass Propellor   --  Very large and super heavy brass ship's propellor. Stands four feet high by four feet wide. Timeless patina that comes only with age. Estimated at 400 lbs. Authentic nautical marine salvage such as this is becoming more and more difficult to find. Great for restaurants, bars, and even gardens...possibilities are endless.
Item: FF2344 Vintage Cargo Net   --  Vintage Cargo nets salvaged from old sea vessel's in Nova Scotia. Great for bars and restaurants as decoration, or use to make a killer play set for the kids! Currently two available. Each one measures approximately 57" x 12' 5" long.
Item: FF128 Brass Port Holes   --  Antique Brass Port Holes from Alaska. Ahoy there matey! Salvaged by commercial fisherman off the unforgiving Alaskan Coast. Many styles and sizes available. These aren't repro's, and they won't be around forever. Prices fluctuate slightly with larger sizes.
Item: FF383 Lobster Bouys   --  Lobster bouys made from salvaged wood. Replicas of originals used in New England by fisherman to identify their particular lobster traps. Come with nylon rope for hanging. Several colors and sizes available. Each is unique and the style and sizes will vary. Perfect nautical accent piece for home or garden.
Item: FF382 Nautical Buoys   --  These Reproduction buoys are a great decorative piece for all you nautical lovers. Well constructed and perfect for many spaces, interior or exterior. Can be hung up vertical or horizontal. Come in several different colors, and sizes and overall look may vary slightly.
Item: FF381 Glass Fishing Floats   --  Japanese glass fishing floats. Commonly used by Japanese fisherman in the earlier part of the 20th century and in some areas are still used. Perfect decorative pieces for home, office, or garden. Add a little color with either blue or red colored glass. When found out at sea are said to "bring good luck", Some are still being found, whole or in pieces off the coasts of Japan and even the west coast US. Contact us for availability these sell out fast!!!
Item: FF2541 Giant Nautical Chain   --  Giant nautical chain. Super heavy / industrial guage. Great for landscaping. Currently two sections available in roughly twenty foot lengths. Each section weighs in the neighborhood of 1000 pounds! Sold by the pound.
 

Never Find Another
Item: FF643 Helicopter Door   --  Did you ever dream of becoming a pilot when you were a kid? Well, here's your chance to own a unique piece of aviation memorabilia: an authentic helicopter door. Made of U.S. aircraft aluminum with a repeating "Rescue" pattern hand-painted on its surface, this intriguing piece is something you won't find anywhere else. Mounted correctly, it could be used as a great door to a tree fort...or hide a bar behind it. Possibilities are endless.
Item: FF108 Terra-cotta Coca Cola Sign   --  Terra cotta Coke sign from Atlantic City Coca Cola factory. This sign was removed recently along with a limestone sign that is pictured in "On the Project Page." Made of terra cotta in 4 sections, it would be a great addition to a building or garden. There were not many of these made and this is the only one we know of available.
Item: FF318 Copper Clad Dog House   --  Here is a palace fit for man or beast. This copper-clad roof and oriental styled house is awaiting the animal lover who has it all! The roof is in good to fair shape. There is a small bit of dry rot on some small areas: e-mail for more photos. Overall measurements are:64" high, 66" wide, and 54" deep. Dog housing area measures 58" long, 30" high, and 35" deep.
Item: FF321 Bombs Away!   --  These fighter jet fuel cells would make a great addition to a resturant, or cut in half and strategically placed to create the illusion of a jet crash through your home. The one pictured on left was sold. The one on right is still available
Item: FF948 Terra Cotta Lion   --  Beautiful Turn of the century Terra-Cotta lions head with surround. Originally adorned a local N.J. industrial building. Salvaged by our skilled crew from the exterior facade with the utmost precision. Great Original condition and patina. Call for more details and pricing. Comes as a set of 7 pieces. Steel Holder is for display only.
Item: FF996 Terra Cotta Silo   --  This old terra cotta silo will be dismantled and palletized. Available November 2004: call for more information.
Item: FF2339 Custom Brass Display Cabinet   --  Custom brass display cabinet from an upscale Casino Hotel. Solid and heavy constuction reminiscent of old world craftmanship. Art deco inspired pedestal base, glass upper and curved pediment adorns the top. Five available. Contact us for further details and pricing.
Item: FF1848 Brownstone Gargoyles   --  We're proud to offer these superb hand carved Brownstone gargoyles rescued from a Gothic Church in urban Philadelphia, PA built in 1887. Each set consists of three pieces with one head and two wings. All sets vary slightly and are unique hand carved works of art. Painstakingly removed in very good original condition by our skilled crew of experts. Sold in pairs only. Currently 4 pairs available. Each pair measures roughly 5' wide x 18" high x 30" deep and weigh in at over 1200 lbs per set. Contact us for more details and pricing information.
Item: FF2065 Copper Seahorse   --  1930's Copper Seahorse salvaged from an Art Deco inspired estate in Southern Florida. Constructed of solid Copper with a nice weathered patina. One available. Contact us for pricing.
Item: FF2868 worlds largest frog?   --  This is a custom designed frog from a designer in St. Louis, MO- Made of precast concrete- the artist has pieces in Central Park, In NYC as well as many other venues-
 

Rare & Unusual
Item: FF2768 Large Brass Display Cabinet   --  Custom brass display cabinet from an upscale Atlantic City, New Jersey Casino-Hotel. Very large and super heavy, well constructed, reminiscent of old world craftmanship. Perfect for a retail merchandise display, or for private homeowners to use to show off their collectables in style. Large glass front double doors with lock, rounded columns, custom lighting flank the inside corners, the works. All wrapped in shiny brass with mirror finish. Three available.
Item: FF2537 Terra-cotta decorative panels   --  here are some really cool terra-cotta panels in repeating designs. There is a huge amount of this stuff available. This will allow you to do just about anything you want. Will be great on a wall inside our out- please contact us for dimensions and questions.
Item: FF2627 Granite Deco Stone Piers   --  Large and in charge! These are the coolest granite piers we have found yet. They are originally from a bridge on the Thames River, later transported when the bridge was rebuilt, and finally placed on an estate near Westpoint. We have them at our shop as great works of deco art. Would be great to define your estate boundries! Sold as pairs only.
Item: FF2591 Ceaser Plaque   --  Solid Limestone Plaque of Ceaser in relief. Painstakingly removed from the facade of The First National Bank of East Chicago, Indiana built in 1929. Chipped at top upper left. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Item: FF2778 Brownstone Gargoyles   --  We're proud to offer these superb hand carved Brownstone gargoyles rescued from a Gothic Church in urban Philadelphia, PA built in 1884. Each set consists of three pieces with one head and two wings. All sets vary slightly and are unique hand carved works of art. Painstakingly removed in very good original condition by our skilled crew of experts. Sold in pairs only. Currently 4 pairs available. Each pair measures roughly 5' wide x 18" high x 30" deep and weigh in at over 1200 lbs per set. Contact us for more details and pricing information.
Item: FF2779 Gothic Cross   --  Extraordinary solid Brownstone cross rescued from the historic Philadelphia landmark Eden Hall Chapel built in 1857, designed by famous English architect Frank Wills. Built in the French Gothic Revival Style. This cross gloriously sat perched atop this wonderful church for the last 150 years. Unfortunately due to vandalism the church was beyond repair and ultimately was raised. We were fortunate however to save a few key pieces of architecture and are proud to offer these historic and important artifacts to our loyal customers.
Item: FF2752 Windmill   --  Steel windmill rescued from a rural Pennsylvania farm. The wind energy supplies the power for the pump to water the crops. Good original condition. Will need full re-assembly.
Item: FF2780 Limestone Gargoyle   --  Superb early 20th century gorgoyles in solid Limestone. Great aged look and timeless patina. Increasingly rare and hard to find. Incorporate into your garden or dream home. Four available.
Item: FF2589 Marble Clock   --  Vintage Marble clock from the First National Bank of East Chicago, built in 1929. Measures 34" squared. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Item: FF2590 Bronze Exterior Clock   --  Chrome plated bronze (painted) exterior clock from The First National Bank of East Chicago, built in 1929. Alabaster clock face. One of a kind. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Item: FF2777 Terra Cotta Lion   --  Beautiful turn of the century terra cotta lion's head with surround. Originally adorned a local N.J. industrial building. Salvaged by our skilled crew from the exterior facade with the utmost precision. Great Original condition and patina. Call for more details and pricing. Comes as a set of 7 pieces. Steel holder is for display only.
Item: FF2316 Marble Statue of David   --  Superb museum quality statue of David in solid marble. Exceptional craftmanship and attention to detail. Truly a piece of fine art worthy of a notable public building or private estate. Ideal for both collector's and lover's of fine art alike. Contact us for pricing and further details.
Item: FF2586 Solid Brass Eagle Plaque   --  Solid Brass Eagle Plaque from The First National Bank of East Chicago, built in 1929.
Item: FF2587 Bronze Teller Grills   --  Chrome plated Bronze teller grills from The First National Bank of East Chicago built in 1929. Hinged to open for transactions. Truly a rare and unique find. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Item: FF2138 Heat Register Door   --  Super cool steel heat register with oval door opening. Use vertically or horizontally. Rescued from the Devine Lorraine Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Originally a heat cover with access panel for radiators. Would make a great pantry door, decorative wall hanging, trasom window...the possibilites are endless. We have roughly a dozen available. Don't forget a really cool looking coffee table!
Item: FF1674 Limestone Corbels   --  Gorgeous pair of antique limestone corbels salvaged from Upsala College in historic East Orange, New Jersey. These large and super heavy corbels originally adorned the entrance of the college. Constructed of solid limestone with a great patina that comes only with age. Detailed scrollwork on the side, the works. The corbels measure 37" high, 26" wide, and 20" deep. Contact us for more details.
Item: FF1678 Bay Window   --  This window was salvaged from a 19th century estate in upstate New York. It features the ornate craftsmanship of days gone by. Included are 3 double-hung windows with arched frames. All Victorian detail is intact: unusual items like this are hardly ever on the market today. With a little sanding and scraping, this window is ready to install into new construction or a restoration project. Approximate measurements are: 10.5' high, 8'4" wide, and 45" deep. Call for more information.
Item: FF2312 Religious Marble Statue   --  Hand carved marble statue of Pope Pius X circa 1952. Rescued from a Southern New Jersey Catholic church. Exquisite quality and craftmanship. Truly a work of art that will continue to rise in value. Perfect for collector's and lover's of fine art alike. Stands just over four feet high and we estimate the weight at 350 lbs.
Item: FF2394 Texas Steer Hides   --  YEE HAW !!! Straight from Texas...vintage Steer hides. Various sizes and colors available. Each is unique and geniune. Roughly 6 feet long x 5 feet wide. We only have five left so act fast. Easy to maintain, strong and durable, fit for a lifetime. Perfect for a cozy den or office.
Item: FF2776 Vintage Marble Statue   --  Superb marble statue of Mary rescued from a church in Southern New Jersey ca. 1950. Solid marble with excellent craftmanship and attention to detail. Great looking patina that comes only with age. Mary standing on the Earth with stylized serpeant at bottom. Truly a work of art and will continue to rise in value. Perfect for collectors and lovers of fine art alike.
Item: FF1675 Limestone Entry   --  Limestone entry salvaged from a college in New Jersey. Circa 1957. Currently two complete entries available. Timeless style in good original condition. Perfect entry to build into your dream home. Contact us for further details and pricing.
Item: FF2562 Giant Terra Cotta Lion   --  Simply superb terra cotta lion from a notable Midwest public building. Stands over ten feet tall. Each piece in solid terra cotta then fired with a white glaze. Arguably among the finest available for sale today. Four available. Contact us for further details and pricing.
Item: FF2592 Limestone Eagle Panel   --  Solid Limestone Eagle panel rescued from the facade of The First National Bank of East Chicago, Indiana. Constructed 1929. Contact us for futher information and pricing.
Item: FF2595 Spanish Revival Facade   --  Gorgeous 1920's Spanish Revival Facade featuring polychrome terra cotta in jeweltoned floral/berry motif with twisted, beaded columns, whimsical finials and wren house. Pieces can be sold seperately. Contact us for further details.
Item: FF2593 Marble Clock   --  Vintage Marble Clock rescued from the interior of The First National Bank of East Chicago, Indiana. Built 1929. Twenty four inches in diameter with three inch brass Roman numerals. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Item: FF1598 Vintage Church Mural   --  Super large professionally done church mural, oil on canvas, circa 1927. Salvaged from a Catholic church in historic Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Hand painted museum quality art. Detailed depiction of the angels admiration of the holy light shining from heaven. Simply a treasure and we're proud to offer this great piece of American art to our loyal customers across the globe. The art is unsigned, which is quite common for similar pieces but was done in the fashion of several famous local Philadelphia area artists of the time. Please contact us for further details and pricing information.
Item: FF2398 Riddling Racks   --  Imported Wooden (Oak) Riddling Racks. Used in the making of Champagne. Serve as a cool wine rack. Hold a total of 108 bottles. Great look with a nice aged patina. Several available.
Item: FF2564 Mystery   --  Mystery with Daffy Duck & Porky Pig. This one-of-a-kind cast stone panel was to have been showcased in NYC’s Times Square. The Warner Brothers Studios building features various scenes from their most classic cartoons. This original panel was not used due to a small flaw. Recycling the Past is now the proud owner of this truly unique masterpiece. Call for pricing information.
Item: FF2721 Reclaimed Glass   --  Wow...yet another truly unique find here at Recycling The Past! Reclaimed glass cullet rescued from a large turn of the century glass factory. Glass rocks and boulders from 1 lb. to nearly 1000 lbs. Great for landscaping, or use as decorative pieces in the house. Each and every piece is unique. Add some low voltage lighting for a great effect. Contact us for pricing information. Quantity discounts will apply in large orders only.
Item: FF1676 Vintage Iron Torchiers   --  Fantastic pair of iron torchiers salvaged from a central New Jersey college campus. Heavy gauge ornate iron posts with solid limestone pedestals. Perfect entry pieces to an estate. Gorgeous pieces of architectural salvage for those with discriminating tastes. We weren't able to save the original lamps, but the possibilities are endless. Would look great set up for gas powered lights...WOW!!! Bases measure 29" squared by 5" thick solid. Call for further details and pricing.
Item: FF1677 English Cast Iron Columns   --  The greatest decorative cast iron columns available today. Saved from a cathedral in London. Massive 16' high columns weigh nearly 2,500 lbs. each! Very good original condition. Planning on building your dream home or estate? Here's your chance to own some really cool columns that will certainly have the neighbors talking!
Item: FF2563 Custom Brass Display Cabinet   --  Custom brass display cabinet from an upscale Casino Hotel. Solid and heavy constuction reminiscent of old world craftmanship. Art deco inspired pedestal base, glass upper and curved pediment adorns the top. Five available. Contact us for further details and pricing.
Item: FF2397 Southwestern Wall Hanging   --  Decorative Southwestern wall hanging which originally served as an industrial street sweeper wheel. Round center with strands of tiny steel sweeper arms. Unique and unusual design that's sure to be a conversation piece for years. Each measures an ample 36" in diameter.
Item: FF628 English Phone Booth   --  This vintage phone booth came to us from across the pond. Although the telephone has been removed, it remains a stunning architectural element. The possibilities for this durable piece are endless: plant shrubbery inside and leave it outdoors, convert it to an outdoor beach shower, install a bench (or even a toilet!), or bring it inside and restore it to its original use. We're willing to bet you'll be the only one on your block to own one of these magnificent artifacts of British culture.



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