Trashcan Hall of Fame

Found these 2 masterpieces recently-the 'Bugattis of early 20th century Industrial Art'. These were produced by 'The Northwestern Expanded Metal Co., Chicago', circa-1919 to 1930. Sizes- 12" and 14 1/2" sizes.
Wonderful interior decor piece-a nice counterpoint to your wall of original Vermeers or as a chic bucket hat.

 

Not a bad idea Davey-you know I haven't seen if they're still in business ?
My cans are early examples-falling somewhere in the equivalent of the 'Neolithic-Early Bronze Age' period of Industrial 20th century era of 'Trashology'.
Could this pair actually be prototypes in the field of extruded mesh steel trash receptacle science ?
Only thorough forensic archaeology will give us the answers we need.

 

Who are those goons?

 

Time Team

 

Erm... the real Bugattis were the Bugattis of early 20th century Industrial Art. The Bugatti family were extremely talented, and though these waste paper baskets are useful, they can't hold a candle to even the worst design by any of the Bugattis.

 

Hear, Hear! Very well said, AJ!

 

Sad yet true, no Bugatti marque on the trashcans. But well-designed utilitarian junk has it's place.
2 Duchamp pieces-

 

These used to bring good money but reproductions have ruined the market. The originals are much heavier and better made. I pick them up when I can but don't see them too often. Good spy on your part.