Description: Antique EDW RENNEBURG Cast Iron Sign or Plaque Baltimore Industrial History 1910-20 This antique cast iron sign plaque from EDW RENNEBURG & SONS Co Manufacturers is a piece of Baltimore industrial history from the early 1900s. The sign, created in probably 1910, is an original and authentic piece of merchandise that would make a great addition to any collection of advertising memorabilia. The sign features the EDW RENNEBURG & SONS Co name and is a testament to their quality products. This item is perfect for collectors of pre-1930 merchandise and advertising memorabilia. It is a great way to showcase your love for vintage items and Baltimore's industrial past. THIS SIGN is cast iron measuring 14 3/4” long and 4 3/4” wide. You can faintly see remnants of a silver finish. This has only been wiped down and not oiled or scrubbed. It is in great condition HISTORY: In the early 1900s Edward Renneburg of the Fells Point area of Baltimore invented a large machine for the industrial extraction of fish oil. There is a picture below of the actual machine. The machine that this plaque came from was located in an old fish processing house on the Albemarle Sound near the town of Edenton in North Carolina. Fish was removed from boats. The row was removed. The edible meat was removed. The rest went into this machine where steam heated the drum which broke down the fish and allowed the oils to be extracted. Further heating the remains dried it and produced fish meal and fertilizers. During the war they also produced potash used in the manufacture of gunpowder. The actual fish house has long since rotted away and fallen into the water. The metal equipment was scrapped. The Renneburg company in Baltimore closed in the mid 1980s and the property was turned into waterfront condos. All that’s remaining of the fish house is this cast iron metal plaque. Shipping is same day. Everything is packed with extra care and tracking is provided. View pictures. Ask questions. Make offers.
Price: 129 USD
Location: Wanchese, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-10-09T00:08:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.8 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: E Renneburg & Sons Co
Type of Advertising: Sign
Date of Creation: 1910
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
