Vintage 3D Wall Plaque Pair: Flintlock Pistol and Antique Brass Car
Decorative wall plaques; 3D mixed media wall art • Mass-produced decorative arts; typical of brands like Syroco (Syracuse Ornamental Company), Dart Industries, or Burwood Products.
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Decorative/Kitsch; Americana Revival
Medium & Technique
Cast resin or composite plastic with a faux bronze/brass metallic dry-brush finish; mounted on a burlap/woven grasscloth backing within wooden shadowbox frames.
Creation Period
Circa 1960s–1970s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 6 inches per frame; horizontal landscape orientation.
Subject Description
Top panel depicts a 18th-century style flintlock pistol; bottom panel depicts an early 20th-century 'horseless carriage' or brass era automobile. Both feature a relief sculptural effect intended to mimic cast metal.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (Vintage Condition)
Estimated Market Value
$30 - $60 for the pair
Auction Estimate
$20 - $40
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a suburban American household; originally sold through department stores or home decor catalogs as affordable interior accents.
Art Historical Significance
Low; these represent mass-market consumer taste in the mid-20th century, specifically the trend of using 'nostalgic' imagery (colonial weapons, early cars) to decorate family rooms or 'man caves' during the 1960s-70s Americana craze.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'fretted' or 'pagoda' style metal hangers at the top; the use of high-texture fabric backing was a hallmark of 1970s home interior trends.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; slight discoloration of the woven backing; minor scuffing on the wooden frame edges; potential oxidation on the metal hanging hardware.
Conservation Recommendations
Dust with a soft, dry brush; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the resin from becoming brittle or the backing from fading; no professional conservation required due to high production volume.