Lot 265:
Empire Akron O Tractor Implement Seat
Sold for: $25
Description
This is an antique agricultural implement seat manufactured by the Empire company of Akron, Ohio. The seat is constructed from cast iron and was designed for use on late 19th to early 20th-century farm machinery such as tractors, mowers, or rakes. It features a traditional sunburst or fanned slot design intended for drainage and weight reduction. The seat face displays embossed, raised lettering with EMPIRE in a central arch, AKRON directly below, and the character O at the base center. The reverse side includes a standard square-hole mounting point for attachment to an implement spring bar. This example retains a later yellow and green paint scheme over the original casting.
Condition report:
The seat is in fair antique condition. It exhibits significant paint loss and heavy crazing or alligatoring across the yellow finish. Surface oxidation and rust are visible on the edges and in areas where the paint has chipped away. There is a small notch or casting flaw at the top center edge. The cast iron structure appears sound with no visible cracks or welded repairs.
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