Imperial Type Metal Co. Lead Ingot calotabs IA in the early half

IA in the early half of the 20th century

Vintage steel workbench with swing stool

Double-sided tin lithograph advertising sign with bold red

produced by various American makers in the postwar years

Vintage painted tin real estate sign with yellow letters and border against a blue background

Imperial Type Metal Co. Lead Ingot calotabs IA in the early halfc. early mid 20th century; Imperial Type Metal Co. Pittsburgh, PA Heavy cast lead ingot marked "IMPERIAL" in raised lettering across the top surface. The form is a compact, rounded ended bar with a flat base and squared tail, typical of type metal stock used in printing and foundry work. Surface shows natural cooling marks, slight rippling, and handling wear consistent with raw material casting. The dense weight relative to size and clean, simple form