Himco store front construction

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CATALOG N-1946

The Himmel Brothers Co. 1409-15 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, Conn.

suburb of New Haven

"HIMCO"

STORE FRONT
CONSTRUCTIONS

FOR OVER 30 YEARS
HIMMEL BROTHERS CO.

Have specialized entirely in the de-
velopment and manufacture of store
front constructions. Many of our de-
velopments are covered by exclusive
patents These apply not only to the
rolled sections for glass setting but
particularly to the extruded sections.
These are described in Section B of this
catalog.

COMPLETE GLASS SETTING
CONSTRUCTIONS

THE "HIMCO" line covers complete re-
quirements for all types of glass set-
tings and store front constructions.
These are available m architectural
extruded sections for the very highest
quality store fronts, in combination
extruded and rolled sections and in
rolled sections for medium priced work.

ACCEPTANCE BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION

The acceptance of "HIMCO" products,
by Architects and the glazing trade is
general throughout the country, as
representative of the very highest qual-
ity in store front construction. We are
very glad to work with architects on
special problems which come up from
time to time in store front construction
if prints of conditions are sent to us.

ERECTION

We do not do any erecting ourselves
but all erection is done through repu-
table glaziers, plate glass manufac-
turers and setters throughout the
country.

"HIMCO" sections are stocxea by the
important glaziers throughout the
United States.

PATENTS

All "HIMCO" Constructions are fully
covered by Patents. Infringements will
be prosecuted.

Copyright 1946

The Himmef Brothers Company

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

FOR SUCCESSFUL GLASS SETTINGS

The essential elements consist of a glass setting which will hold the glass

firmly yet be flexible enough to take up the expansion and contraction

of the glass. Also movement due to vibration, wind and vacuum

pressures.

The setting should allow the glass to be easily and. quickly set. Also

easily removed in case of accidental damage without defacement of

the setting.

The glass must also have a firm and level bed on which to rest.

ROLLED METAL SETTINGS

These settings are made of high grade metals and are used principally
where cost is an important consideration. The sections illustrated in
this catalog give a range of choice in attractive architectural designs.

EXTRUDED METAL SETTINGS

These are generally used where the very finest effects are desired in

store front construction.

The rigidity of extruded shapes when usea Tor glass settings, make it

absolutely necessary that some means be provided to permit the natural^

expansion and contraction of the glass and to counteract shocks and

vibration.

SPECIAL FEATURES

"HIMCO" extruded sections have been designed to give flexibility and
allow for glass expansion and contraction by means of:

(1) Patented Rubber Cushion — This is secured in the face of the ex-
truded members in contact with both sides of the glass and while holding
the glass firmly it allows the glass to expand and contract.

(2) New Spring Controlling Clip — It secures the face and the back
members in a positive but springy and flexible grip. This additional
protection offsets any tension in holding the extruded shapes and aids
in protecting the glass from unnecessary breakage.

MODERN METALS FOR GLASS SETTINGS

Extruded Metals
Bronze
Alumilited Aluminum

Cold Rolled Metals

Stainless Non-Magnetic Steel 18-8

Bronze

Alumilited Aluminum

Stainless Laminated Metal (Pat.)

STANDARD FINISHES '

The standard finish for Bronze, Stainless Steel, Stainless Laminated

Metal is polished.

Bronze supplied in Oxidized or Statuary finishes on order. Aluminum

in Alumilite finish is standard.

Satin Finish supplied on all metals.

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INDEX TO GLASS SETTING

INTRODUCTION
AND INDEX

ROLLED METALS

SOLID ROLLED METAL

Alumilited Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Bronze

FEATURES

Spring Controlling Clip for
all except N os. 26, 70 DF
Patented

TYPES OF GLASS SETTINGS

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COMBINATION SOLID ROLLED
WITH EXTRUDED FACING

Alumilited Alumirlum
Bronze

Has Rubber Glass Cushion on Face Member

EXTRUDED METALS

EXTRUDED METALS

Alumilited Aluminum
Bronze

FEATURES

Patented Rubber Glass Cushion
Patented Spring Control Clip

SHOW CASES FOR THEATRE DISPLAYS

Cases Made to Sizes as Required
SNAP -ON MOULDINGS • NOSINGS, EDGINGS AND DOOR SADDLES

Rolled and Extruded
Alumilited Aluminum-Bronze

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Laminated and Solid Stainless
Aluminum and Stainless Steel
for.Nosings and Edgings

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Made in the Standard Sizes Shown

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NO. 22, 23 AND 26 GLASS SETTINGS

ROLLED SOLID METAL

STORE FRONT

CONSTRUCTIONS

Made in Rolled Solid Stainless
Steel Alumilited Aluminum and
Bronze

INEXPENSIVE POSITIVE TYPE
GLASS SETTINGS'

"HIMCO" Rolled Solid Metal Glass Set-
tings assure the highest quality mate-
rials and mechanism. They are made
with a positive action type setting and
spring clip similar in principle to that
used in the more expensive extruded
settings. The controlling screw in the
gutter will not work loose by street vi-
bration. The action of the indirect draw,
acting as a lever, on inter-locking mem-
bers of bronze is shown in the illustra-
tions. While it eliminates all screws on
the face of the construction, it holds the
glass more firmly than the exposed
screw type sash, though less pressure is
exerted on the glass.

The setting permits the glass to give to
vibration and atmospheric changes,
thus reducing the danger of breakage
from exterior causes.

PROTECTION TO DISPLAYS

There is a direct system of ventilation on
all sides of the glass setting to reduce
condensation. The front vent holes indi-
cated on the detail have dust-proof
baffle wings which prevent direct drafts
and dust from entering show windows
due to wind pressures or storm. This
eliminates the use of troublesome dust
slides.

TYPES OF ROLLED SETTINGS

The designs in Rolled Settings are illus-
trated on the following page. A type of
setting will be found to harmonize with
any type of building design.

Glass

Ventilation and Drainage

Controlling Screw

Sash No. 22

Dust Proof
vent holes

with
baffle wing

Extended flange for
glass protection

Bronze

Channel

Support-

Positive hub
screw flange
control

Interlocking
hinge and
Front member
control

NO. 70-70DF GLASS SETTINGS

Dust proof
vent holes

with
baffle wings

Interlocking
hinge and
front member
control

Ventilation and Drainage

Controlling Screw

Extension flange
for glass protection

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Bronze

Channel
Supports

Positive
hub screw
flange
control

SEMI-EXTRUDED SETTINGS

These settings cost slightly more than the solid rolled metal as the
face member is an extruded section while the balance of the setting
is rolled. They allow the use of hair line mitres without caps. They
can also be used interchangeably with, head jamb sill and transom
sections as shown on pages A3 and A4.

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No, 22 Setting

ROLLED METAL
"HIMCO" STORE FRONT

CONSTRUCTIONS

No. 26 Setting

No. 21 Setting

No. 22 Setting (Patentee,

This setting is based on the No. 402 setting and has
no screws on the face member, which is held in place
by a positive draw action, screw flange and spring
controlling clip operated by screws in the inside gutter
as illustrated for the No. 70 glass setting. This screw
will not work loose by vibration from the street.

No. 26 Setting (Patented)

This is a double face setting for conditions where its
SvC/*"* use ' s desirable. The inside member is fastened to the
jjJstL./ extruded controlling clip with screws from the inside.

y No. 23 Setting (Patented)

This setting is the same design face member as No. 22
but it is fastened with exposed screws from the outside.

No. 21 Setting (Patented)

*u— This is used for transom setting on very inexpensive
work.

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No. 70 Setting No. 70 DF Setting

Open ^a TL«k. I Closed

Showing Operation of the Setting Screw

NO. 22X AND NO. 32X

Left
No. 22X

Right
No. 32X

AH details above shown at full size

No. 70 Setting (Patented)

A modern design with similar construction to the No. 22.
Made in rolled solid metals and having the same type
of positive screw flange and spring controlling clip,
operated by screws in the inside gutter as illustrated
below. The screw will not work loose bv vibration.

No. 70 DF Setting (Patented)

Similar to No. 26 setting. Used for transoms and inside
installations. Inside member is fastened to extruded
controlling clip with screws from the inside.

Rolled Metals Alumilited Aluminum

Stainless Steel Bronze

Operation of Setting Screws

The illustrations to the left show how the spring cup in
the outside face member is down against the glass by
the lever operated by the screw in the gutter.

Rolled Metals Alumilited Aluminum

Stainless Steel Bronze

The settings have the same positive action as the rolled
settings. They also have the advantage of the spring
controlling clip and the patented rubber cushion in the
extruded face where it grips the glass. This is the same
construction as in the all ex'ruded settings shown in
Section B.

Color indicates Rubber Cushions

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ETAILS OF NO. 22 AND 32X CONSTRUCTIONS

Drawings above shown at one half full size

Color indicates Rubber Cushions

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NOS. 21, 22, 22X, 23 AND 26

HIMCO

ROLLED METAL
STORE FRONT
CONSTRUCTIONS

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22 45

INTERMEDIATE UPRIGHT

OUTSIDE ANGLE
CORNER BAR

Drawings above shown at one half full size

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Color indicates Rubber Cushions

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DETAILS OF HEAD-SIDE AND DOOR JAMB AND TRANSOM BARS

Drawings above shown at one half full size

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DETAILS OF NOS. 70, 70DF, 170, 172

HIMCO

ROLLED METAL
STORE FRONT
CONSTRUCTIONS

70 76 75

INTERMEDIATE UPRIGHT UJSIDE ANGLE
CORNER BAR

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HEY ELEVATION

Drawings above shown at one half full size

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A6

(Suburb of New Have

ETAILS OF FACIA SECTIONS AND AWNING BAR

FOR SASH AT TOP
Of DECK 377

FACIA SECTIONS

Ft,Fi,P3,F4 MOULDINGS
ARE RgvexStBLB AA/ff MAY
B£ F1HISH£D ON EITHIR S/DB

Drawings above shown at one half full size

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DETAILS OF RECESSED AND CONCEALED
AWNING BARS AND FLAPS

SHOW CASES
"HIMCO" FOR THEATRE
DISPLAYS

CONCEALED AWNING BAR N0.224C

BAR NO.

FLAP NO.

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220 C —

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II"

IO-3/8"

221 C —

105

12"

II"

12-3/8'

222 C —

106

14"

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14 -3/8"

223 C —

791-CH

10"

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10-3/8"

224 C —

791-DH

12"

ti"

12- 3/8"

225 C —

791 -EH

14"

ii"

14-3/8"

Drawings above shown at one half and one quarter full size

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FACIA, TRANSOM BARS, JAMBS, SOFFITS, PILASTERS

Drawings above shown at one half the full size

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DETAILS OF ALL ROLLED MOULDINGS

ROLLED METAL
STORE FRONT
CONSTRUCTIONS

Drawings above shown at one half the full size

1409-15 DIXWELL AVENUE, HAMDEN, CONNECTICU

(Suburb of New Haven)

PATENTED SETTING FEATURES

EXTRUDED SECTIONS

STORE FRONT

CONSTRUCTIONS

Made in Extruded Alumilifed
Aluminum and Bronze
RUBBER CUSHION AND NEW
SPRING CONTROLLING CLIP

The Resilient Rubber Cushions incorpo-
rated in both the face and gutter ex-
truded members of the sash, provide a
strong, steady bu? velvet like grip for
the glass and practically eliminates
glass breakage. They compensate for
inequalities in glass thickness, permit-
ting the glass to expand and contract
freely and dampening sudden shocks, as
from slamming of doors, vibration or
gusts of wind or vacuum. The rubber is
of special long life composition and
does not deteriorate. In addition, the
more or less constant movement of the
glass keeps the rubber alive.
The Spring Controlling Clip adds addi-
tional safety and resiliency to the fast-
ening of the face members.

PATENTED INVISIBLE SCREW
AND DRAW FASTENING

Illustrated to the right is the method of
securing the face plate to the gutter
member of the sash. In the new section
the indirect draw presses against the
new spring dtp instead of solid extruded
metal as in the old section. While hold-
ing the glass firmly, less pressure is
exerted on the glass. The setting screws,
which cannot work loose, are easily
available for setting the glass, yet are
invisible from the exterior.

DESIRABILITY OF EXTRUDED
SHAPES FOR FINEST TYPES OF
STORE FRONT CONSTRUCTIONS

The use of extruded shapes for glass
settings allows the use of wider and
more architectural types of mouldings
than is possible in rolled sections. The
facings are held with invisible screws
and the mitres are made with hair line
fittings, and without joint caps.

FINISHES

The Alumilite finish on the extruded
aluminum alloy is of the very finest
quality and is applied in our own plant.
The polished bronze is also protected
with a wax finish when shipped.

Ventilation and Drainage
ontrollfng Screw

bber Cushion

Bronze

Channel

Support

Positive hub
screw flange
control

Ventilation
Air Chann

Interlocking hinge
and front member
control

>attle wings c . ... ,.

bprmg controlling clip

SECTION SHOWING CONSTRUCTION WITH
RUBBER CUSHIONS AND SPRING CONTROLLING CLIP

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NO. 400 SETTING SHOWING THE
OPERATING OF THE SETTING SCREWS

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EXTRUDED
"HIMCO" STORE FRONT

CONSTRUCTIONS

AN UNUSUAL TEST FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION

STANDS UP AGAINST TESTS
OF FLOOD AND HURRICANE

The "Himco" 400 Rubber Cushioned Extruded Setting was
tested under extremely severe conditions during the two
recent floods in Providence, R. I. The store of Roxy Clothes
in the Narragansett Hotel, in that city, survived the flood in
1936 and again during the flood and hurricane of September
21, 1938 when the flood waters reached over half way up
the windows as shown in the, photograph.

A REMARKABLE RECORD

Out of 22 lights of glass in the Roxy Store, including those
in the doors, only 2 small lights were cracked but not washed

out. The large lights shown in the photograph are 15 ft. long

and 8 ft. 6 in. high. The only damage done to the lights was

the scratching of the painted signs on the inside of the glass.

Eye witnesses said that the large lights acted like bellows

moving in and out from the pressure of the water against
them.

We have been told that practically every other large light of
glass within a radius of half a mile of this store was washed
or blown out during the 1938 flood and hurricane.

THIS TEST AFTER 8 YEARS OF SERVICE

The original glass installation was made in this store in 1930.
Since that time only 2 lights have been replaced. These were
accidentally broken by window dressers.

At Left: Showing the windows of the Roxy Clothing Store,
Providence, R. I., at full flood during the flood and hurricane,
September 21, 1938.

Below: The same windows several days after the flood. Out of
a total of 22 lights, only 2 were broken.

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(Suburb of New Haven)

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EXTRUDE
400 SERII S

Typical store modernization in an old
"Iding

Special handling of large glass areas using
the division bars of the "400" Series

Detail of the "401" Setting in a typical show
rindow

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
OF EXTRUDED SETTINGS

ARCHITECTURAL SETTINGS
FOR FINEST WORK

NOS. 400, 400R AND 464
NOS. 401, 401 R AND 465

These settings offer three groups of well designed facings mem-
bers suitable for practically any design of modern store front.
The settings have large face members of fine architectural
character and are made for a complete store front construction
in each design.

They are made for two types of use in connection with the sur-
rounding building facing, such as structural glass, marble, metal,
etc., as follows:

(1) Nos. 400, 400R, and 464 have an extruded, moulded metal
frame member, which extends beyond the edge of the wall
facing to form a continuous metal frame around the entire
opening.

(2) On Nos. 401, 401 R, and 465 the bottom member of the
glass setting is brought just back of the face of the wall sur-*
facing material and protects the edge of it without overlapping
or making a frame around the store window opening.

SMALLER EXTRUDED SETTINGS'
FOR STORE FRONTS COSTING
SLIGHTLY LESS

NOS. 402 AND 462
NOS. 403 AND 463

These settings have all the special features which the larger
sections have but cost slightly less. They also allow the face of
the plate glass to be brought closer to the face of the building
than the larger settings.

They are made in two designs and for two conditions with rela-
tion to the face of the wall surfacing as described above.

(1) Nos. 402 and 462 have a frame section which covers the
edge of the wall facing material and from the entire window
opening.

(2) On Nos. 403 and 463 the edge of the wall facing is pro-
tected but does not make a covering from around the window
opening.

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FULL SIZE SECTIONS

EXTRUDED
"HIMCO" STORE FRONT

CONSTRUCTIONS

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NOS. 400 AND 401 GLASS SETTINGS

No. 400 Setting

No. 401 Setting

For Use with Structural Glass

NOS. 400R AND 401R GLASS SETTINGS

No. 400R Setting;

No. 401 R Setting

For Use with Structural Glass

NOS. 464 AND 465 GLASS SETTINGS

No. 464 Setting

Sections above shown at full size

No. 465 Setting

For Use with Structural Glass

No. 403 Setting

For Use with Structural Glass

NOS. 462, 463

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No. 462 Setting

No. 463 Setting

For Use with Structural Glass

Color indicates Rubber Cushions

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{Suburb of New Haven)

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NOS. 464, 465, 400R AND 401 R GLASS SETTINGS

Drawings above shown at one half full size

KEY ELEVATION

Color indicates Rubber Cushions

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NO. 400 GLASS SETTING
AWNING BAR AND HOOD

Drawings above shown at one half full sire.

1409-15 DIXWELL AVENUE, HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT

(Suburb of New Haven)

TRANSOM BAR AND AWNING POCKET DETAILS

Drawings above shown at one half and one quarter full size

Color indicates Rubber Cushions

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SHOW CASES
"HIMCO" FOR THEATRE
DISPLAYS

A » MADE IN ALUMILITE, BRONZE AND (E
STAINLESS STEEL LAMINATED

Color indicates kubber Cushions

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(Suburb of New Have.

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"HIMCO"

SNAP-ON

MOULDINGS

FOR DECORATIVE EFFECTS
AND COVER MOULDS OVER
JOINTS OF SHEET MATERIALS

The effectiveness of stainless mouldings
or bands in modern decoration and de-
sign is often desired but in many cases
the cost is prohibitive. "Himco" now
offers Non-tarnishable Stainless Lami-
nated Snap-on Moulding within the
same price range as copper, bronze or
aluminum.

STAINLESS LAMINATED
MOULDINGS

They are non-tarnishable and made of
Stainless Steel 18-8 laminated over a
non-corrosive base. They present exactly
the same appearance as solid stainless
ai a fraction of the cost. They require no
polishing of any description.

OTHER METALS AND SHAPES

"Himco" Snap-on Mouldings are also
made in Aluminum, solid Stainless Stee!
and Bronze. Brass and Copper mould-
ings will be made to order.
Curved or bent and circular shapes can
also be made to order.

INVISIBLE MEANS
OF FASTENING

The beauty of decorative bands is
spoiled when the means of fastening
are visible. With "Himco" Mouldings a
base fastening plate is secured in place
over the joint between sheet materials
or on flat surfaces. Then the finished
moulding is snapped on over the base
plate completely covering all nails and
screws.

"HIMCO" BRONZE SADDLES

These saddles are made of extruded
bronze and aluminum. They come in A",
5" and 6" widths and in lengths as
ordered. They have a ribbed non-slip
top surface.

COLOR

N0.777

NO. 776

NO. 771

NO. 775

"HIMCO" STAINLESS , LAMINATED ,
SNAP-ON MOULDINGS

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iiMMmmm^^. NOSINGS,
"HIMCO" EDGINGS AND
DOOR SADDLES

NOTE: CAP OR END MOULDING NO. 7S1 AND INSIDE CORNER MOULDING NO 781
MAY BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OF THE COUNTER EDGINGS
SHOWN BELOW FOR SINK ENCLOSURES

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NO. 781 INSIDE CORNER NO. 782 DIVIDING STRIP

MOULDING MOULDING

GALVANIZED
STEEL 024 GA

.032 GA

THESE MOULDINGS

ALSO OBTAINABLE

IN SOLID

ALUMILITED

ALUMINUM

0.32 GA.

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NO. 784 STAINLESS
LAMINATED STAIR NOSING

USED FOR

HOLDING

STRUCTURAL

GLASS OF

ALL KINDS

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S NO 783 OUTSIDE CORNER
MOULDING

0.32 GA.

MOULDINGS
FOR USE WITH
no 780 WALLBOARD

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PARTITIONS, ETC.

MADE IN METALS AS FOLLOWS
1X-ALUM1NUM EXTRUDED
1XB-BRONZE LAMINATED
1 XL- LAMINATED STAINLESS
BLACK ALUMCROXITE

EXTRUDED SECTION IN
STAINLESS LAMINATED STEEL
FOR STRUCTURAL GLASS
OR PORCELAIN ENAMEL

NO. 791

• SOLID

NO. 793 '

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NO 79*

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NO. 795 (.

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EXTRUDED SADDLES

AVAILABLE IN BRONZE AND ALUMINUM

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