Vintage Theo A. Koch sidewalk porcelain / metal barber pole #23613 unrestored

Description

***Priced to sell***
Rare vintage Theo A. Koch sidewalk porcelain / metal barber pole in unrestored condition. Solid construction and heavy. Brass data plate states manufactured by Theo A. Koch Company 23613 Chicago. Base is 16 inches in diameter. Height to top of glass globe 67 inches. Less globe 59 inches. Globe and rotating cylinder lights work but cord is frayed and needs to be replaced. Inner cylinder, 22 inches in height, does not rotate. Indentation in blue stripe of plastic cylinder (see last picture). Status of electric motor unknown.
I have been informed that a middle section from this barber pole maybe missing. It was given to us over twenty years ago in this condition and composition.
Seller has not performed any disassembly, maintenance or repairs since acquisition. Sold as is. See pictures for exact condition. Ask questions before bidding. Sale is final. All dimensions are approximate. Glass globe fits three screw collar perfectly but is not original to pole. This item is listed for local pickup and freight option below.
Shipping Options:
I have received queries about shipping the barber pole. Due to its weight of 130 lbs and dimensions the shipping options appear to be limited to freight carriers. Option #1-Buyer will make arrangements and pay for crating from sellers location, delivery to freight carrier of choice and shipping barber pole from the vicinity of Clearwater, Florida (zip 33765). Option #2- Seller pays shipping cost + an additional cost of 0 for seller to buy the material, construct, and deliver a crated barber pole to the buyer’s freight carrier of choice (Clearwater location). The crate will be of wood construction, screws and plywood, with dimensions of 20”x 20” x 60” with a pre-construction weight estimate of approximately 40 lbs. For quotes use total weight of 170 lbs. Seller is responsible for adequate insurance coverage during shipping.
If winning buyer selects option #2 (seller crating barber pole) buyer should wait for an invoice before paying.
As of 9/29/2021-seller is no longer making option # 2 available. Winning bidder will be responsible for obtaining quotes for crating barber pole at sellers location,
transporting
to shipping location of choice, shipment and delivery to their destination of choice. With two days advance notice, seller will make barber pole available for crating and pick-up vicinity zip 34668 between the hours of 9-4 Monday-Saturday. Seller responsible for obtaining insurance on barber pole. Sold as is.
Correction to 9/29/2021. Buyer not seller is responsible for obtaining insurance on barber pole. Sold as is.
Correction
*****Here is an old timer story about this vintage barber pole from a former neighbor and friend, long passed, rest his soul. Frankie, as his wife Carol called him, was a transplanted New Jersey longshoreman enjoying retirement in the warm sunshine of Florida. In time, he learned my wife and I collected antiques. One day he invited us over. In his garage he proudly unveiling this barber pole, sharing his memories and its history. This was his barber pole. From his Jersey town. How it was so proudly displayed in front of the barber shop he frequented as a youth and throughout a demanding full adult life. He remembered, from its sidewalk placement, how the pole beckoned everyone inside to share life experiences with the wise barber and its diverse patrons. It was magical, educational and informative, each and every visit. Then on a dark overcast day, November 22, 1963, our 35th president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Within a few days the disheartened barber closed his shop..forever. For sentimental reasons Frank brought the pole with him to Florida. To him it was more than an weathered barber pole. It was a symbol of a full life recognized and remembered. He honored us by sharing the story and then to our surprise with this barber pole.*****