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Shelfon Laundry Tray (Wytheville)
condition:
fair
make / manufacturer:
Chicago Granitine Mfg. Co.
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Brand: Shelfon
Product: The Convenient Laundry Tray
Manufacturer: Chicago Granitine Mfg. Company
Location: Chicago, U.S.A.
Patent Information: Des. Pat. No. 30578, with other patents pending
Trademark: Registered U.S. trademark
The Chicago Granitine Manufacturing Company was likely involved in producing granite or related materials, possibly for household items like laundry trays, which were common in the early to mid-20th century. The design patent number suggests this was a registered design, indicating some level of innovation or unique styling at the time. The worn appearance of the label and the item suggests it is an antique or vintage piece. For more precise historical context, a web search could provide additional details.
The item in the image appears to be a vintage double laundry sink, likely made by the Chicago Granitine Manufacturing Company, as indicated by the "Shelfon" label. The label "Granitine" suggests it might be a composite material, possibly a form of enameled cast iron or a granite-like coating over a metal base, which was a popular technique for laundry sinks in the early 20th century. The presence of two compartments, a drain, and manual faucets supports its use as a laundry tray. The rust and wear suggest it's quite old, consistent with the patent date (Des. Pat. No. 30578) from the earlier label.