Mid-19th Century C. F. Gardiner Vibrating Propeller Patent Model, Numbered pj mene MM - 10455 - 082124

MM - 10455 - 082124

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stylized depiction of a cityscape rich with geometric forms and postmodern energy

Missing one bolt for top mechanism

This piece features a turned central column with deep

Mid-19th Century C. F. Gardiner Vibrating Propeller Patent Model, Numbered pj mene MM - 10455 - 082124Antique boat propeller wooden patent model in case. This rare and historically significant patent model was created in 1858 by C. F. Gardiner of Boston, Massachusetts, as part of his application to the U. S. Patent Office. Representing a proposed innovation in marine propulsion during a period of rapid advancement in steam powered transportation, the model reflects Gardiner's technical vision and craftsmanship. He was affiliated with the People's