US Patent Model “Grain and Fruit Drier”, by C.A. Haskins and G. Macardle, (Patent No. 22,144, November 23, 1858). Original model with hanging tag; brass, copper, wood construction, and original finish. Accompanied by a copy of the original patent office drawings and description. 9 in. H x 11 1/2 in. W x 11 1/2 in. D. PROVENANCE: Mr. and Mrs. […]
Lot 211: 2 US Patent Models: 1868 Egg Carrier, plus 1882 Label Receptacle
Two (2) US Patent Models from the 19th C. 1st Item: “Suspension Egg Carrier”, by Abner H. Bryant, patent no. 75,623, Mar 17, 1868; “composed of cloth pouches for holding single eggs, suspended between meshes of cords or twine”. Wood constructed crate with two wooden and cloth trays on the interior. 13 1/2 in. W […]
Lot 210: 2 US Patent Models 1874: Oyster Cooler and Heater
Two (2) US Patent Models from 1874 dealing with the preservation and cooking of oysters. 1st Item: “Refrigerating Tub”, by James C. Jones, patent no. 156,799, Nov. 10th, 1874; “a means for keeping shelled oysters and similar articles in a state of preservation while being transported”. Wood construction with divided metal interior, iron rings and […]
Lot 209: 3 US Patent Models: 1850 Washing Machine plus 2 Clothes Dryers
Three (3) 19th c. original hand-crafted U.S. Patent Models. 1st Item: US patent model clothes washing machine, by R. A. Fisher, patent no. 7,753, Nov. 5th, 1850. Metal and wood construction, original finish. Officially titled “Fisher’s Atmospheric Machine”. 12 in. L x 5 1/2 in. W x 4 3/4 in. H. 2nd Item: a clothes […]
Lot 208: 19th C Patent Model Miniature Rocking Chair and Refrigerator
Two (2) 19th c. paint decorated U.S. patent models. 1st Item: A grain painted combination refrigerator and water cooler patented July 22, 1873 by H.W.B. Hervey of Philadelphia, patent # 141141, measuring 10 in H x 8 1/2 in W x 6 in D. Accompanied by a copy of original patent office drawings and description. 2nd Item: A paint […]
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. […]
Lot 206: 3 US Patent Models: Grain Dryer 1867; Stalk Cutter 1878; Harvester 1880
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 […]
Lot 205: 4 Whaling Related Items, incl. Oil Lamp & Bone Pie Crimper
Collection of four whaling-related items including: a carved and turned whale bone pie crimper, a whale oil lamp made by Poole’s Pewter Company of Taunton, Massachusetts; a pair of silver metal candlewick scissors with anchor mark; and a whale oil spoon or pourer with shaped bowl. All items are 19th century and range in size from 4 1/2 […]
Lot 204: Collection of 12 early Brass Candlesticks
A collection of twelve (12) early Brass Candlesticks, including one pair of Ecclesiastical altar candlesticks (height: 16 inches) and one pair of plain tapered column candlesticks with round bases (10 1/2 inches). The remaining candlesticks are singles, with petal or octagonal bases, plus one large chamberstick with embossed decoration to pan, with heights range from […]
Lot 203: House of David Mandolin, Signed G. A. Whiffen
House of David (Benton Harbor, Michigan) 10-string mandolin consisting of mixed woods including maple, with an inlaid border to the front of the body and around the center opening. Interior inscribed “Made by G. A. Whiffen, Benton Harbor, Mich. 1929.” 27 1/4″ H x 10 3/4″ W. Note: George A. Whiffen was a member of […]
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