Lot 207: US Patent Model Grain Separator, 1878

US Patent Model for a Farm Grain Separator, by M. P. Korsgaard, patent no. 207,042, August 13, 1878.  Model constructed of painted wood and metal, original hanging tag. Accompanied by a copy of original patent office drawings and description. 12″ H x 14 3/4″ W x 7″ D.

PROVENANCE: Private Kentucky collection; ex Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert Collection of Original United States Patent Models, 1790-1890, Garrison, New York.

CONDITION: Some wood splitting to front of cylinder. 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.