PATENT MODEL: FORGING MACHINE.

PATENT MODEL: FORGING MACHINE. Elbridge Wheeler inventor, patent #18,115; dated Sept. 1, 1857. Earlier patent model with desirable low patent number. Outstanding cast iron machine with leaf decoration along the uprights. A series of gears, cams, rollers and hand levers would facilitate the transformation from heated iron to the finish product of “any desired form” and was “particularly suitable for forging the planks for horseshoes”. Retains original patent tag and contemporary copies of original patent papers. SIZE: 14-1/2″ w x 12″ h. PROVENANCE: Alan Rothschild Patent Model Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent restored condition. 1-9164 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1366	$5,750.00	PATENT MODEL: FORGING MACHINE. Elbridge Wheeler inventor, patent #18,115; dated Sept. 1, 1857. Earlier patent model with desirable low patent number. Outstanding cast iron machine with leaf decoration along the uprights. A series of gears, cams, rollers and hand levers would facilitate the transformation from heated iron to the finish product of “any desired form” and was “particularly suitable for forging the planks for horseshoes”. Retains original patent tag and contemporary copies of original patent papers. SIZE: 14-1/2″ w x 12″ h. PROVENANCE: Alan Rothschild Patent Model Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent restored condition. 1-9164 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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