Massive Industrial Rolling Tin-Clad Fire Door Made By VICTOR MGF CO., Circa 1908

Description

Massive Industrial Rolling Tin-Clad Fire Door Made By VICTOR MGF CO., Circa 1908 in Newburyport, MA
Background
Boston Manufacturing Company began in 1813 building complete industrial cities in Merrimack Valley. By 1848, Lowell was the largest industrial city in America. The Industrial Rolling Tin-Clad Fire Door was reclaimed from one of these mill factories in the town of  Amesbury - which
became famous for building carriages in 1853. Circa 1878, Henry T. Moody, who made velocipedes among the other things, went on to establish the Victor Manufacturing Company, makers of fire doors, tin-clad fire shutters and heavy hardware. In 1886 Victor Manufacturing acquired Gwynne-Davenport Mercantile Building, a brick structure, at 65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA. By 1894 a series of wood-frame buildings had been constructed behind the brick building Victor Manufacturing remained here until the late 1930s.
In 1904 Victor Manufacturing secured a patent (No. 777,800) from the U.S. Patent Office -” The invention relates to a fire door or shutter hung or overbalanced to assume a normally closed position.”
Circa: 1908
Condition: Good - Structurally Sound, Rolling "Wheels" Fully Functioning - See Pictures
SOLD AS IS! NO RETURNS!
Finish: Painted, some oxidation, patina, etc. - see pictures.
There aren't many of these tin-clad doors around, especially at this dramatic size, with years of use to give it character
it’s sure to grab attention wherever it is installed!
Country of origin: USA
Overall measurements: 80"¼ wide x 84’¾ tall (93”¾ with the Sliding Hardware on top) x 2"½ deep
A Steel Rail Bar Is Not Included
Weight: 300 - 400 Lbs
The loading, shipping and installation of this item requires an appropriate know-how and experience. The item is located in an industrial warehouse equipped with moving and lifting equipment, including a loading dock.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your visit!
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/1e/1c/ca/d8d6f6b3978efc/US777300.pdf