Today's Auction Find - Ornate 20's Interior Parts

I assume this is 20's early 30's style. There's a very ornate toggle switch that's pretty neat.

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The toggle switch is a mechanical door lock lever used in many pre-war vehicles.

These are products of the Ternstadt Co.; die cast parts for a car of the 20's early 30's.

The short window riser handle shown was for the Ternstedt windshield lifting regulator, the "VV" crank up windshield used in many cars, '29-'31 era. Those are fairly rare in good condition, as only one was used in each car that had that assembly. They snap off easily if there is too much strain on the cranking mechanism normally caused by the pot metal gears warping and no lube in the windshield header assembly. I'll bet a lot were broken in fender benders back then, as it was right in line with the driver's head, if the steering wheel didn't stop him first.

The "Ternstedt Windshield" tip is a great big thank you. Handle is in solid condition. Have been away from the forums with summer farm duties, and I'm back ready to move this old stuff off my porch.

There's a logo on the bottom of the two cranks: 3 circles with a triangle in the middle, inside the triangle looks to be the letter "w" or it could be a "M" inverted. Letters "P" or a "D" also in the triangle. All the handles pictured and cranks, all have the same base dimensions and design. Did the Ternstedt company do entire car lines ? A search shows the company has a lot of patents for door hardware.

It looks like a set of interior handles and lock switch for a 27 Marmon Model L. Could you post a pic of the front and back of the handles, the sides don't show enough.