Wall Art

Rocket Series 1 of 5 #101

This piece exhibits the exceptional patina of old pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards inside a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Rocket Series 2 of 5 #102

This piece exhibits the exceptional patina of old pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards inside a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Rocket Series 3 of 5 #103

This piece exhibits the exceptional patina of old pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape. Note the interesting use of the time card in the center.

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards inside a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Rocket Series 4 of 5 #104

This is red mahogany wood rather than pine. Notice the metal number plate and the exceptional patina of old pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards inside a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Rocket Series 5 of 5 #105

This is the smallest of the series and made with red mahogany. Notice the metal number plate and the exceptional patina of old pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards inside a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Shower Drain #106

This is the underside of a floor drain demonstrating the decades old patina of pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape. The back of this piece is marked "Patten Pending".

I saved this Master Pattern courtesy of David Pittman at Mid-State Metal Casting, Fresno, CA. Dave tells me this pattern was created by Lindell Pattern Works from the 1920s.

Matching Set #107

These two pieces are made to fit perfectly back to back. They demonstrate the decades old patina of pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern courtesy of David Pittman at Mid-State Metal Casting, Fresno, CA. Dave tells me this pattern was created by Lindell Pattern Works from the 1920s.

Wheel Pattern #110

This Circular Pattern demonstrates the decades old patina of pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards in a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Girl #113

This Pattern demonstrates the decades old patina shown in the variation of the shades of pine.

I saved this Master Pattern courtesy of David Pittman at Mid-State Metal Casting, Fresno, CA. Dave tells me this pattern was created by Lindell Pattern Works from the 1920s.

Untitled #114

This is an excellent example of how patterns are numbered by the foundries--# 6020033-0. Notice the decades old patina of pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards in a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Round Pattern #115

This Pattern demonstrates the decades old patina of pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

There are two Pattern Numbers here-620014-0 & 620015-0

I saved this Master Pattern from the discards in a railroad car in the parking lot of Peabody Floway, Clovis California in 1973.

Racing Rudder Series 1 of 6 #116

These patterns were used to make brass rudders for drag racing boats because they provided stability at high speeds.

I'm told these were patterns used by either Sanger Boats or Belmont Boats in the 1960s and were made by Lindell Pattern Works founded 1920 Sanger Ca.

Racing Rudder Series 2 of 6 #117

These patterns were used to make brass rudders for drag racing boats because they provided stability at high speeds.

I'm told these patterns were used by either Sanger Boats or Belmont Boats in the 1960s and were made by Lindell Pattern Works founded 1920 Sanger Ca.

Two Handles #118

These two pieces are the same pattern. The aluminum piece was made and used because it will stand up longer during the Sand Casting process.

I saved this Master Pattern courtesy of David Pittman at Mid-State Metal Casting, Fresno, CA. Dave tells me this pattern was created by Lindell Pattern Works from the 1920s.

Racing Rudder Series 3 of 6 #119

These patterns were used to make brass rudders for drag racing boats because they provided stability at high speeds.

I'm told these patterns were used by either Sanger Boats or Belmont Boats in the 1960s and were made by Lindell Pattern Works founded 1920 in Sanger Ca.

Racing Rudder Series 4 of 6 #120

These patterns were used to make brass rudders for drag racing boats because they provided stability at high speeds.

I was told these patterns were used by either Sanger Boats or Belmont Boats in the 1960s and were made by Lindell Pattern Works founded 1920 in Sanger Ca.

Racing Rudder Series 5 of 6 #121

These patterns were used to make brass rudders for drag racing boats because they provided stability at high speeds.

I was told these patterns were used by either Sanger Boats or Belmont Boats in the 1960s and were made by Lindell Pattern Works founded 1920 in Sanger Ca.

Three Pieces #123

These three interesting shapes are all the same except one is smaller. I wish I knew their use.

I saved this Master Pattern courtesy of David Pittman at Mid-State Metal Casting, Fresno, CA. Dave tells me this pattern may have been created by Lindell Pattern Works from the 1920s.

Oval #125

This is one of my favorites because of the colors and the odd nails. It doesn't make sense that the nails would be inserted inside as you see them.

I saved this Master Pattern courtesy of David Pittman at Mid-State Metal Casting, Fresno, CA. Dave tells me this pattern was created by Lindell Pattern Works from the 1920s.

Two Matching Pieces #126

These two pieces are made to fit back to back. They demonstrate the decades old patina of pine mixed with the darker aging of wax laid in by the pattern maker to fill out the final shape.

I saved this Master Pattern courtesy of David Pittman at Mid-State Metal Casting, Fresno, CA. Dave tells me this pattern was created by Lindell Pattern Works from the 1920s.

Racing Rudder Series 6 of 6 #128

These patterns were used to make brass rudders for drag racing boats because they provided stability at high speeds.

It is believed these were used by either Sanger Boats or Belmont Boats in the 1960s and were made by Lindell Pattern Works founded in 1920-Sanger Ca.