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** Artist Sean Elledge - "SOLD" Art Pieces ** |
| 1976 Jeep Cj-7 Grille: This grille has been modified as wall art with dimming 120v Thomas Edison bulbs. The frame has been channeled and "aircraft riveted" so that it stands 4 inches off of the wall. All 4 front lamps can be adjusted for brightness via a continuous rotary dimmer and the turn signals can be shut off with a separate switch. Two rows of LED's are concealed behind the grille slats For an ambient glow against the wall. These are controlled by a separate switch as well. The original paint has been sanded and sealed for a lasting patina look. All electrical connections have been soldered or crimped using a military terminal block for secure connections. This piece takes over 18 hours to build and the quality shows! This one is sold but you can call and place an order for yours today! |
| Harley Davidson Desktop Art (sold to a customer in California): This is a Harley 883 peanut tank that is sitting on a custom fabricated polished steel tube frame. It is complete with an adjustable functional headlamp and a row of LED's glowing under the tank cove. The shocks are modified rear springs and the gauges are from a Harley soft tail. This piece has been sold but is intended to reflect the quality and unique designs/fabrications of some of my work. |
1957 German Konstanz Saba Automatic - Broadcast Radio: I received this radio in poor condition with parts missing and inoperable. The outside walnut body has been reconditioned with all of the original metals polished to a bright shine. I used period correct speaker cloth during the restoration to keep the appearance clean and original. Here's the kicker... I installed a modern 40 watt (20W per channel) Class-T stereo amplifier in this unit and converted it into an iPod dock. It can actually be used with any kind of media input and sounds incredible! I added new modern coaxial speakers and a row of 22 LED's behind the glass tunning dial. These LED's can be switched from blue to red with a hidden switch on the back panel. This piece has been sold but this picture is intended to illustrate the unique designs and fabrications of my work. |
| 1958 German Konstanz Saba Automatic - Broadcast Radio: This is the 4th German Broadcast radio that I stored and converted to an iPod dock and it sounds phenomenal! They just keep getting better... The outside walnut body has been reconditioned with all of the original metals polished to a bright shine. I used period correct speaker cloth during the restoration to keep the appearance clean and original. Here's the kicker... I installed a new 60 watt Bluetooth Class-T stereo amplifier in this unit and converted it into a wireless iPod dock. It can be used with any kind of media input and sounds incredible! This unit sports two 8 inch speakers and two 3 inch tweeters along with a row of 22 LED's behind the glass tunning dial. These LED's can be switched between blue, green and using the original antenna switch on the back panel. This piece has been sold but this picture is intended to illustrate the unique designs and fabrications of my work. |
| 1948 Admiral Dual Aroscope Radio: This is a vintage American radio that was purchased for 30 bucks and destined for trash. I restored the exterior walnut body and used period correct speaker cloth during the restoration to keep the appearance clean and original. I installed a modern 60 watt Bluetooth wireless Class-T stereo amplifier in this unit and converted it into an iPod dock. It can actually be used with any kind of media input and sounds really great! I added new modern 8 inch coaxial speakers and a row of LED's behind the glass tunning dial. These LED's can be switched from blue to green using the original tuner selection switch on the front panel. This piece has been sold but this picture is intended to illustrate the unique designs and fabrications of my work. |
| Movie projector: This movie projector is from 1933 (16MM respectively) with riveted oak/aluminum base and reel added for a period correct warm feel. I added lamps as well allowing them to be used as desk top pieces |
| 1940's Pontiac "Chiefton" AM Radio: This particular project is a 70 year old AM radio out of a Pontiac car. I've pulled the tubes and mounted them on the outside and installed a modern amplifier for an iPod or other sources of audio input. All of the "new amplifier" knobs are coming right through the chassis as if it came from the manufacturer that way. I've replaced the original speaker with a new 6X9 speaker, and yes, that's a new tweeter mounted inside of the elbow iron pipe for extended high frequencies (better sound quality). This plumbing pipe also contains a cage lamp with a Thomas Edison light bulb that is dimmable through a separate knob coming out of the side of the chassis. Both the amplifier and cage light is fused for safety using old-school fuse holders from the 60's mounted on the sides of this radio chassis. There is a simple 120 volt plug in the back of this unit for a power feed. This piece is so intriguing to look at, it actually takes a few minutes to figure out what it once was... This project exemplifies what Steam Punk is all about! |
Hanging Telephone Insulator Lights: Invite some historical rust into your room... Both of these are two original Telephone Insulators suspended from a 90 year old Hay-Bale lift. These units can be adjusted in height through a 90 year old pulley. There is a simple 120 volt plug on the end of both of this units for a power feed. I used authentic USA insulators and drilled holes in the top of each allowing a concealed 120 volt candle socket to be exposed from the opening. I used a 4 watt bulb (Picture 1) and a 7 watt (Picture 2) in these to accent the insulators. Any lamp up to 30 watts can be used. The 100 year-old hay bale lift and pulley-set are rusty and functional. Both have been sealed with a satin clear coat finish to preserve this exact look and feel for a very long time. All wiring, sockets and bulbs are new and all connections have been soldered for safety and integrity. The cords are approximately 15 ft. in length. The wiring is insulated 16 gauge and will support the weight of the assembly with ease. Both are a very unique piece that will add a cool factor to any room! |
Jeep Cj-Grille: This grille also has been modified as wall art with dimming 120v Thomas Edison bulbs. The frame has been channeled and "aircraft riveted" so that it stands 4 inches off of the wall. All 4 front lamps can be adjusted for brightness via a continuous rotary dimmer and the turn signals can be shut off with a separate switch. Two rows of LED's are concealed behind the grille slats For an ambient glow against the wall. These are controlled by a separate switch as well. The original paint has been sanded and sealed for a lasting patina look. All electrical connections have been soldered or crimped using a military terminal block for secure connections. This piece takes over 18 hours to build and the quality shows! This one is sold but you can call and place an order for yours today! |
| Industrial desk: This is a hand fabricated industrial desk that sports a 1 3/4" butcher block top that has been wrapped with 3/16" X2" flat steel. The top sits on two old conveyor legs that were once used in a packaging warehouse. The shelves are fabricated from 90 year old barn wood and re-enforced with flat steel, angle iron and carriage bolts. While weighing in at over 225 pounds, it's easily moved on 4 six inch industrial castor's. This desk conceals twelve 120 volt outlets, two USB chargers and over 200 LED's (under each shelf) on a rotary dimmer that can illuminate and showcase this piece with an indirect warm glow. This piece mains in my office and is not for sale, but is intended to demonstrate the versatility and quality of my work. |
| Oval Porcelain Enamel Barn Lamp: Desk lamps just don't get any cooler than this! This architectural piece is fabricated from a very old porcelain enamel barn lamp shade, recycled plumbing pipes, brass control valve and an old air pressure valve. It sits on a 15 pound cast iron pipe reducer and the lamp is dimmed via a touch switch (by touching any of the metal parts). Sorry, but his lamp has been sold. The picture/description is intended to demonstrate the versatility of my industrial designs/fabrications. |
The Blue Jeep Cj-Grille: I sold this grille to a customer in Florida and I added blue LED’s inside of the headlamps and behind the grille slats for an added cool factor. This grille also has been modified as wall art with dimming 120v Thomas Edison bulbs. The frame has been channeled and "aircraft riveted" so that it stands 4 inches off of the wall. All 4 front lamps can be adjusted for brightness via a continuous rotary dimmer and the turn signals can be shut off with a separate switch. Two rows of LED's are concealed behind the grille slats for an ambient glow against the wall. These are controlled by a separate switch as well. The original paint has been sanded and sealed for a lasting patina look. All electrical connections have been soldered or crimped using a military terminal block for secure connections. This piece takes over 18 hours to build and the quality shows! |
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| 1950 GMC Grille Surround: This grille has been highly modified with 3/16ths channel steel that houses an internal wood frame that will accommodate a chalk board or a mirror to be hung on a wall. The channel steel has been welded on front and back of the original grille to structural integrity and sits flat on any surface. 1/4” slotted hooks are welded to the back side for ease of hanging on a wall. This piece was commissioned to have a mirror of choice added by the owner, but I would prefer to have a chalk board added so it can hang in a restaurant to display daily lunch specials! |
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| 1939 Philco Broadcast Receiver: This was an heirloom past down two generations to a customer of mine. It was in pieces with the veneer peeled off of in two sections 6 inches in length. I did a complete body restoration matching the missing walnut veneer and provided a cosmetic cleaning to the original tube chassis. I added a 60 watt bluetooth amplifier and a 6X9 Rockford Fosgate coax speaker inside of the unit and provided and external speaker jack for a remote Bose bookshelf speaker for complementing left & right stereo channels. I added period correct speaker cloth and a row of 20 LED’s behind the glass radio dial that can be switched between Blue, Green and Red using the original “band selection” rotary switch on the front of this unit. For a touch of nostalgia, I recreated the 6 original push button “radio call stations” that my customer’s grandmother had labeled as her favorite stations back in the day… These call letters are now sleeved in the tip of each push button. This unit can now be enjoyed for years to come using any bluetooth media device wirelessly from 30 feet away. The bluetooth amp also has a 1/8th inch jack input for old-school “audio in”. This 77 year-old relic has been reimagined into a modern hi fidelity audio unit with the warm wood tones and fond memories of yesteryear! |
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