Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
A Museum quality working scale model of a beam engine English,…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
30-May-2015
Lot No.
***
Description:
A Museum quality working scale model of a beam engine English, circa 1940s in forged and turned steel and brass, mounted on a painted wooden stand applied with a plate inscribed 'R.A Barker / 1940 / Sheffield,' housed within a wooden framed glazed case, the case overall 60 x 50.5 x 35.5 cm note: accompanied by an electric pump which can be used to demonstrate the engine in working order History: Ivan Law, President of the Sheffield Model Engineers was a personal friend of the maker of the model presented here, Bert Barker and knew this model very well, having kept it in his possession, at Barker's request, for many years prior to Barker's death. He States that Barker received a medal for this model at the London M.E. When it was exhibited and that the medal was displayed in the case when he cared for it. Upon Bert Barker's death, he gave the model to Barker's son, who sold it, although he possibly retained the medal. Ivan Law believes that the model's greatest claim to fame is that it was displayed in the 'Dome of Discovery' throughout the Festival of Britain event (1951), a truly grand exhibition, displayed in an impressive purpose-built domed building. According to research conducted by the vendor, Barker was also awarded the name trophy in 1958 for the best engineering model., the name trophy is believed to have been awarded by the Northern Association of model engineers. Leonard Joel wishes to acknowledge Ivan Law, for his generosity in the information provided regarding the history of this model.
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Toys & Models: Steam and Scratch Built Models