$40
Numetal Weather Strip store display from Bedford Hardware (1897 - 2015) of Virginia. Numetal, the Macklanburg-Duncan Company got its start in manufacturing and marketing in 1920 when Louis August Macklanburg (1888–1965) began building a new home. Frustrated with existing weather stripping products available for use in the house, the recently discharged World War I veteran developed a springy, tempered brass material for sealing his doors and windows. In association with his first partner and lone salesperson, H. M. Duncan, Macklanburg began to manufacture and to market the invention under the name Numetal, and in 1920 it became the primary product for the home products company that he started at 211 West First Street in Oklahoma City. Included with the store display are numerous installation instruction packets for Numetal Weather Strips and product handbills having Bedford Hardware Company Bedford Virginia printed to the back. Display measures approximately 56" high, 16-1/2" wide and 12" in depth. In Fair to Good condition with age appropriate wear.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2016-09-17
