{"product_id":"vintage-salesman-sample-in-ground-water-valve-box-by-bingham-taylor","title":"Vintage Salesman Sample In-Ground Water Valve Box by Bingham \u0026 Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1930s-1940s; Bingham \u0026amp; Taylor - Buffalo, NY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCast-metal salesman sample of an in-ground municipal water valve box, complete with threaded upper section marked WATER and removable lower sleeve bearing the Bingham \u0026amp; Taylor name.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese scaled samples were produced for utility supply representatives who traveled to municipalities, contractors, and water departments to demonstrate the construction and durability of buried valve hardware. The upper cap mimics the full-size street lid, while the slotted lower cradle represents the portion that surrounds the curb stop or shutoff valve below grade. Cast in two interlocking pieces, the model unscrews exactly like its real-world counterpart, allowing inspectors to see internal structure and seating surfaces. The compact, ribbed form and precise lettering align with mid-century Bingham \u0026amp; Taylor curb-box components widely used across American cities.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMinor surface wear, oxidation, and handling marks consistent with age and use in a sales environment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n2.5\" W x 2\" D x 5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 18239 - 120725\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695347863595,"sku":"18239","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/b7dac66e-64b7-5fc4-836e-e3c90bb74d1b.jpg?v=1768346000","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-salesman-sample-in-ground-water-valve-box-by-bingham-taylor","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}