Original 1920s salvaged commercial building cast bronze single flush mount lobby wall push-button elevator cab call backplate marked 1691 SW-1 and 1920s bronze salvaged commercial building elevator “up and down” car or cab call backplate marked 1691SW2. Both missing buttons and backings. Marking similar to Otis but unsigned
1691 SW-1 measures 5 5/8″ tall x 2″ wide x close to 3/4″ deep, nice weight for size at solid 1/2 pound. 1691SW2 measures 8 3/8″ tall x 2 3/8″ wide x 5/8″ deep, nice weight at solid 3/4 pound. Both look bronze but could be brass and nonmagnetic.
Has scratches, scuffs, stains, paint splatter, missing button and backing, tarnishing, verdigris, nice patina and still look great! Have similar elevator collectibles listed also.
Guessing made early 1900’s. Cool Old Elevator Call Button Covers!
