Behind the Scenes Workshop Tour
October 02, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Urban Archaeology, 143 Franklin Street New York, New York 10013
Urban Archaeology's headquarters is a six-story building in Tribeca, NYC, and it houses a team of craftsmen specializing in all aspects of manufacturing from ironwork, pattern and mold makers to finishers and Underwriter’s Laboratory experts. Urban Archaeology is one of the only surviving manufacturing companies left in downtown Manhattan, and it opens its workshops for a rare behind-the-scenes tour.
Auction Item: Bulkhead Fixed Pendant (above)
Made from recycled brass and finished by hand with a rich green patina, this nautical styled light is fixed pendant with clear glass shade contained within a caged framework. This durable fixture adds style while lighting the exterior of a home. It measures 9” wide x 17.25” high.
More info: urbanarchaeology.com
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