1870
Patent Model of Revolving Cannon This
is a very unique and early patent model for a revolving cannon. It is
not a toy, but rather an idea for a working cannon like a Gatling gun or the
forerunner to the machine gun. In the patent papers he speaks of
primers and shot charges, so the concept of pre loaded cartridges was not
on the table or considered.Patent models of ordinance or firearms are very rare and seldom come on the market. Here is a link to see the inventors application and patent as it appears at the US Patent Office. The number on the tag reads 110,194 and the inventors name was Eduard Brehm if the link does not work for you.
Note the decoration and title "Revolving Cannon" on the barrel. Also note the small worm drives he included to adjust the elevation and to move it left to right. Although the firing operation is described in the patent papers, I see no way to actually load it, or operate it. The mechanism inside this is really nothing more than a noise maker / clacker and has nothing to do with the mechanics and specific operation the inventor speaks of in the patent. I had a different patent model a while back of a steam powered water motor that was much the same. There was no way to see inside or test his idea. You had to just read the patent and picture it working taking the inventors word for it. This idea was f=good enough though to actually be granted a patent, so--------
I wonder if this model or the inventor had anything to do with the introduction or development of the Gatling gun or any other type of machine gun. I did not try to research that aspect of the inventors name and location with any other searches, and will leave that to you.
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L. Brown 1869 Double End Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. Edwin Lee Brown of Chicago ILL got the patent for his interesting
style bootjack May 18th 1869.
The patent # is 90076 and the model is very similar to those found that were
produced. There are a couple of variations listed for sale on the
other pages. Not only does e the paten call for this to be a double ender,
it also claims that it is reversible, or can be used when flipped. His
claim was something along the lines of always ready and never out of
adjustment. It is constructed of brass, and the condition is super. This
bootjack has a great look and presence. It will be a key piece in any bootjack
or early Americana collection. As nice as they come!! Recommended!
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Roberts 1878 Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. Roberts got the patent for his bootjack August
20th 1878.
The patent # is 207,209. If the pics are correct, there are some pieces
missing from this model Given that they would be an integral part of the
operation I would say they are missing as opposed to Mr. Roberts changing the
idea halfway through, or later in production. It was done all the time,
but I see some holes here, and it just looks like it has a few missing parts.
. It is a very simple design and looks good as it sits!
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Walker of Richland MO. 1883 Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. John R. Walker got the patent for his folding bootjack April
10th 1883.
The patent # is 275,551. This bootjack patent model is an exact duplicate of the one
pictured in the patent drawings. It is an interesting folding design
that he describes and claims is useful. Useful enough to have had a patent
granted,. A nice looking Patent Model that will fit well with any number
of collections.
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Milo Richardson Wall Mount Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. Milo Richardson of Sherman NY was granted a patent for
his idea on May 16th 1871.
The patent # is 114,970. This bootjack was designed to mount on a wall and
swing down when needed. Basically the idea called for the boot jack to be
mounted to the base board so that when folded up it could go back beyond
vertical and lean against the wall and not fall forward. That was it, no
springs, cords, hold downs, or anything else. Just mount it proud of the
wall and let gravity do the work. A nice looking Patent Model that will fit well with any number
of collections.
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1858 Patent Model
Boot Jack This interesting
valet style bootjack was patented December 28th 1858 by Fred Ahl of West Meriden CT.
The patent # is 22404. Fred covered all th bases here, and claimed that
this could also double as a hat rack, or clothes stand. He called the
swinging arm a vibrator, and went on to describe how you could dismantle it
should you want to take it with you on your next outing or trip. This
bootjack has a great look and presence. It will be a key piece in any bootjack
or early Americana collection. As nice as they come!! Recommended!
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1872 Patent Model
Traveling
Boot Jack This bootjack was patented by Henry Crocker of
Massachusetts on May 21st
1872. The patent # is 126,876. Henry's idea was to design a
small lightweight bootjack especially suited to travelers. The patent
claims it is adjustable, and will work well once you get your foot into it, and
hold the small protrusion out the back with your other foot while pulling the
first one out of the boot.. I am not sure how that would work. I
doubt it made it into production. Different & Nice!!
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1877 Patent Model
of Folding
Wall Mount Boot Jack This folding bootjack was patented on May 8th
1877 by John Niver of Sherman NY. The Patent # is 190508 This
bootjack was meant to be attached to a wall, and only swung down when about to
be used. The patent claims there is a rubber strap that will help this
spring into action, and also hold it up when finished. A nice example!! Recommended!
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1870
Leather Boot Jack Patent Model
This bootjack was patented on Febuary 1st
1870 by a Mr. Charles Brown of Charlottesville VA. This fellows idea
utilized the KISS approach to materials. Not sure the application or use
would quite meet that standard. The first step was to get it hooked up or
on the boot, and then you would use your other foot to also get into the mix,
and push off the boot. Great idea on paper, not so sure of how it would
workout in use, or how long it would last. What is it was muddy out?
Different!
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1876
Boot Jack Patent Model This interesting
bootjack patented March 7th 1876 by a fellow with the name Phenix. This
bootjack would be referred to as a pocket folder. It is in
nice condition!
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1873
Boot Jack Patent Model This interesting
bootjack patented June 24th 1873 by a fellow with the name Horace Arnot of
Bradford PA. His idea allowed for the obvious fact that not all boots were
the same size, and that they were hard to get off. It is in
nice condition!
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Dorset 1871 Patent Model
Boot Jack The patent says Mr Dorset assigned the patent to Charles
Parker. A bootjack marked Parker is just below. The patent date is
October 7th 1871 and the number is 143,408. The tag seems to be missing,
but the red ribbon is still here. I have read that the phrase red tape
originates from the red material that they used to affix the patent tags to the
object. This example is unmarked while the tow later production examples
below are both marked with names and dates.
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Simmons Salesman
Sample / Patent Model of Bed Springs
This is an interesting salesman sample display model that has the patent info attached to
the springs in the form of a small metal tag. At first glance one might think this was a
patent model but it is a bit too big for that. Or that it is
just a piece of doll furniture at 24 inches long, but given it has patent info on a tag attached to the
spring we must assume it is a display model or salesman sample to allow the
prospective customer to view this new idea they were about to buy or sleep
on.
Here
is a link to view the patent as recorded at the US Patent Office.
The text explains that the patent is for the
design of the springs, and their ability to fold this way or that. In
typical fashion the description is very long winded and needlessly
complicated, but I suppose that was by design.
This patent was probably
the beginnings of the famous Simmons line of hide-a-beds and folding chairs.
Simmons was probably buying up all the different spring ideas for furniture
and beds presented to them to
utilize in their products. It would also keep others from encroaching on their
plans and development of this now famous line of furniture. I am not
sure if this was the idea or design that they went with and incorporated into their line
of beds and chairs, but given they made a model of it and tagged it I would
assume it is.
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Antique
Salesman Sample of a Wash Tub / Wringer Bench
This antique salesman sample washstand / wringer is a wonderful piece of Americana.
To give you a sense of the scale of this
diminutive piece of Americana there is a clear ruler at the base in the foreground.
Amazingly constructed to look just like the real full size wash stand / wringer.
This miniature size laundry bench wringer would have sat as a display on the
store countertop or in the general store window. It may have also been
carried around door-to-door by salesmen to show the prospective buyer exactly
what the full-size bench would look like.
Take a look at all the details
and construction. I believe this was made by the Anchor Horseshoe company
who were the leaders in the field of wringers and wash stands during the late
19th century and later. I have seen this same style sample with their
name and logos several times but most of the writing has disappeared on this
example.
Note how the table on each side
folds up and extends out just like the full size ones. The wringer portion
still works. Note also the primitive thumbscrews on top of the wringer.
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Antique
American Wringer Co. #3 New Eclipse Salesman Sample Wash Tub / Wringer Bench
This antique salesman sample washstand / wringer is similar to, but different
from the model above. This example is made by the American Wringer Co.
a major competitor to the Anchor brand sample size washstand pictured above.
The writing on this example is clear on both sides and it is identified as
the "New Eclipse" #3. The details
and construction are pretty amazing. I have seen this same style sample with
other names and logos several times. There are a few subtle
differences in construction, but the design is near identical to the Anchor
Brand example
offered above. American Capitalism and marketing at its finest.
This example is actually in a bit nicer overall condition than the one
above. It is a bit less expensive simply because the owner is
willing to let it go for less money. It is an opportunity that should
not be missed, These are a rare and unusual piece of early Americana.
that make for a great display.
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Automatic
Fishing Pole / Fishing Line Alarm
This is a very interesting example of Yankee inventiveness This unusual gizmo
device
is in super original condition, complete, and is fully operational.It is not exactly an antique trap, but would fit into that category as I believe it is designed to set the hook of the fishing pole / line after the fish takes the bait. It is not exactly antique fishing tackle either, but I imagine would be of interest to that collecting crowd as well. It is also not a gun, but is designed to fire a cap, or charge to alert or wake the napping or otherwise busy fisherman who was not paying attention when the fish were biting and this thing was tripped.
It displays very nicely, has a great look and gizmo appeal and should make a welcome addition to most any collection focused on those categories or others. From the look of it, and the construction details, I would estimate it as being from near the turn of the century give or take 20 years or so.
I am not sure
if it is a model of,
salesman sample of, or the
actual device. It is unmarked as to maker, patent, or other info.
It should have been, as it is a really well designed and well executed piece. I spent a couple hours looking for a patent for it, and saw many other patents for
other vintage and antique automatic
fishing poles and fishing
line alarms but I
could not find this exact one. In fact, this version is somewhat more complicated and
well designed than many of those. All told it stands about 22" tall
with the base which is removable. The top portion is about 14" from
end to end. On one hand it is kind of crude and simplistic looking, but it is really well engineered and made so that it sets up quickly, effortlessly, and it operates flawlessly. The picture on the left shows just the head with the line trigger set, and the alarm / gun / trigger at the bottom cocked and ready to go. In use, the fishing rod tip would be clamped along the top rail and locked into place with threaded thumb screw. To set the line trigger you lift the top left arm and it self sets with the vertical spring loaded trigger. The line would be looped over the arms on the right in such a way that when the fish hit the line it would activate the trigger, snapping the line taught and hooking the fish. At the same time the cocked trigger below would be tripped setting off the cap or percussion charge alerting the napping or otherwise busy fisherman that something important was happening. On the right is a pic of the entire unit with double prong base for setting into the bank of the pond, river or lake.
Where or when are you going to find another!!
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Oldsmobile Futuramic Salesman Sample /
Promotional 3-D Realist Stereo Viewer & Slides
This is a very interesting piece of marketing for the 1951 Oldsmobile
line of cars.
The cars shown are the all new
Oldsmobile products from just after the end of WWII. The images really
are a sight to see
The subject matter of the
green slides on the left
takes you on a 3-D tour of the factory, down the assembly line, to the
finished product to wow the
prospective customers by seeing, and almost feeling the quality and
differences that went into the creation of the Oldsmobile line of cars.
There are 25 green slides and all are in very nice condition. On the
right are 16 slides of the Oldsmobile line. The numbered sequence is
not complete and it appears there are a few missing.
The green case measures 6 x 14 x 3" tall. The top is marked Futuramic / Oldsmobile and Three Dimensional Theater w/ a rocket going
through the word Oldsmobile. The condition is super. The
previous owner took the batteries out of the viewer over 50 years ago when
this was given to him by his boss at the dealership and it has been sitting
in a drawer ever since. The viewer is in fine condition and works
perfectly.
Where or when are you going to find another!!
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Sample
Size Cotton Bale
Not sure about the why, when, or where of these. To show the method of
holding it together perhaps?
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