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Otis Elevator Medallion/ Otis Elevator Company/ 7.5 inch Otis Plaque/ Elevator/ Otis/ Antique Elevator/ Architectural Salvage/Otis/ Elevator Panel This extremely rare & collectible antique bronze Otis Elevator medallion was removed from an old building in New York City. It has a beautiful & simple design with the Otis trademark symbol in the center & a "u" & "d" on the sides. It is in very good vintage & used condition. The heavy bronze has patina & surface wear. On the back reads, "716-SW-1". Mounting Hardware is not included. This is a very rare item, the 7.5 inch medallion rarely comes on the market. It would make a great gift for someone interested in antique elevator hardware. The Otis elevator company remains the world's largest manufacturer of vertical transportation systems, principally elevators & escalators. Otis was founded in Yonkers, New York in 1853 by Elisha Otis. The company pioneered the development of the safety elevator, invented by Otis, which used a special mechanism to lock the elevator car in place should the hoisting ropes fail. The Otis company made skyscrapers possible by providing safe mechanical transport to upper floors. Otis has installed elevators in some of the world's most famous structures, including the Eiffel tower, Empire State Building, etc.. Dimensions: 7.5" diameter Free Shipping included with every purchase in our store! Large Otis Elevator Bronze Medallion/ Panel/ 7.5 Inch Diameter Plaque/ Elevator/ Otis/ Salvage/ New York City
