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Three (3) 19th c. Paint Decorated U.S. Patent Models. 1st Item: Harvester, patented March 2, 1880; Patent number 225,064 by Otto Kromer and Frank Rinkleff of Sandusky, Ohio. 12″ W x 12″ D x 4″ H. 2nd Item: Grain Dryer, Patented Jan 1, 1867; patent number 60,666, by Archibald H. C. Barber of Clinton, Illinois. 10″ W x 8″ D x 5″ H. 3rd Item: Stalk-Cutter, patented April 30, 1878; patent number 203,010, by Ezra Dominy of Freedom Illinois. 8″ W x 11″ x D x 4 1/2″ H. Original models with hanging tags; brass, copper, and wood construction, original finish. Accompanied by copies of original patent office drawings and application descriptions.
PROVENANCE: Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert, Collection of Original United States Patent Models, 1790-1890, Garrison, New York.
CONDITION: 1st Item (harvester): some wooden pieces with breaks. 2nd Item (dryer) some scratches to paint. Note: due to the innovative/experimental nature of patent models, it can be difficult to ascertain if all original parts are present or working as originally intended, and we do not guarantee their completeness or functionality.
