Antique 1930's New York Subway R-1/9 Car Interior Strap Hangar Grab Handle

Description

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This is an Antique R 1-9
Antique 1930's New York Subway R-1/9 Car Interior Strap Hangar Grab Handle
. This grab handle came from the R 1-9 cars of the IND subway, which were built in many waves by a few different builders (American Car & Foundry, Pullman, and Pressed Steel - between 1930 and 1940. There were over 1800 built. The last of them were retired and scrapped in the 1970s. A few still exist as part of museum collections, including the New York City Transit Museum and the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven, CT.
This is what you would hang onto if you weren't lucky enough to get a seat.
Made of metal & porcelain.
Measures 17 1/2 by 4 by 5 1/2 inches.
Very used condition.  Spring action not working.  Original dirt.  Flaking paint.  Please see photos.
Please carefully review out the high-resolution photos before bidding or buying.
Great for bar or restaurant, dorm room, den, etc.  Makes a unique gift that you can't buy at Sears or Target (leave the wife a hint LOL).    Truly a museum quality antique.  Own a piece of New York history!
Please check out our other auctions for more great New York Subway memorabilia.  Thanks for looking and good luck!
Please be advised that the winning bidder will be responsible for any and all customs fees assessed on this item.  We have no control over the taxation policies in your country, or how they will be applied.
Thanks to Frank Pfuhler for the great photo of an "Independent" subway car at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets, 1936.