Fanner Mfg. Co. Cast Iron Glue Melting Pot
Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Heritage Collection Steve Thaman Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Heritage Collection Steve Thaman

Fanner Mfg. Co. Cast Iron Glue Melting Pot

A complete, unrestored cast iron glue melting pot from Fanner Mfg. Co. of Cleveland, Ohio — founded 1891, acquired by Textron 1958. Double-walled water-jacket construction with original hinged lid featuring ornate circular relief face and raised manufacturer lettering, original D-ring loop handle, original bail hinge, and matching outer vessel. All components present and original. SSC Catalog No. SSC-FANNER-GLUEPOT-c1900-001.

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The Schill Brothers Co. Cast Iron Stove Emblem
Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Heritage Collection Steve Thaman Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Heritage Collection Steve Thaman

The Schill Brothers Co. Cast Iron Stove Emblem

A cast iron stove and furnace identification emblem from The Schill Brothers Co. of Crestline, Ohio — a documented manufacturer founded in 1892, referenced in the trade press through the early 1920s. The elongated oval form bears raised lettering reading "THE SCHILL BROTHERS CO / CRESTLINE, OHIO" with a single central mounting hole. SSC Catalog No. SSC-SCHILL-EMBLEM-c1900-001. The SSC collection's first piece from Crawford County.

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Brand’s Famous Furnaces Cast Iron Nameplate
Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Heritage Collection Steve Thaman Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Heritage Collection Steve Thaman

Brand’s Famous Furnaces Cast Iron Nameplate

A rare c. 1880–1905 cast iron furnace nameplate bearing the trade mark of Brand's Famous Furnaces — "The Leading Brand" — in Gothic arch form with flame finial, chain-link ornament, and keyhole mounting slots. The manufacturer is undocumented in standard reference sources, making this piece both a physical artifact and an open research question. SSC Catalog No. SSC-BRAND-PLATE-c1890-001.

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