Description: Grauman's Chinese Theatre Steel Punching Head from Construction of the Hollywood Landmark (circa 1926-1927) Vintage original punching form of cast metal ssed in construction of the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theater. The tool consisted of pins or bolts on the bottom, which, when struck with a hammer to the post, would embed in the surface materials beneath. The punching post top would then be sheared off leaving pins flush and creating this ornate remnant. The face of the punching features raised letters reading, "Punching From Structural Steel - Grauman's Chinese Theater - Los Angeles - McClintic Marshall" and "EP&MC" on the bottom. The decorative nature of this cast off flashing demonstrates the same attention to detail and opulence Sid Grauman demanded of every nuance of his movie palaces. This piece was recently found in South Dakota. Neat piece of movie / entertainment industry and hollywood history. Not a common piece. Almost 3" round and about 1 inch tall with a hammering post central. Nice condition. Shows some wear but nothing distracting. Good patina. Has a split or something in the knob but that seems to be from its manufacture. I saw some sales history of these and their handles were similar. Most visiable in the last of the photos and the video.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Middletown, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-18T18:31:45.000Z
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Industry: Movies
