GALLAGIERE & RUBY HAT-SHAPING PATENT MODEL
268. GALLAGIERE & RUBY HAT-SHAPING PATENT MODEL
Patented April 13, 1869, by George W. Gallagiere and Eli W. Ruby of New Milford, Connecticut, Patent No. 88,865, wooden mechanical model featuring an adjustable framework, circular hat-forming mechanism, threaded rods, and metal fittings, designed to mechanize the curling and shaping of hat brims, previously done by hand, retains original Patent Office identification tag and Cliff Petersen Collection provenance. | 14" h. | (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $700 - $1,100
Condition
(Very Good to Excellent Condition)
268. GALLAGIERE & RUBY HAT-SHAPING PATENT MODEL
Patented April 13, 1869, by George W. Gallagiere and Eli W. Ruby of New Milford, Connecticut, Patent No. 88,865, wooden mechanical model featuring an adjustable framework, circular hat-forming mechanism, threaded rods, and metal fittings, designed to mechanize the curling and shaping of hat brims, previously done by hand, retains original Patent Office identification tag and Cliff Petersen Collection provenance. | 14" h. | (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $700 - $1,100
Condition
(Very Good to Excellent Condition)
