REVERSIBLE RAILWAY RAIL PATENT MODEL
251. REVERSIBLE RAILWAY RAIL PATENT MODEL
American, patented May 17, 1904, by Winfield Scott Corpman of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Wooden demonstration model illustrating a reversible railway rail, designed to extend service life by allowing the rail to be repositioned as its bearing surface wore. Mounted on five wooden railroad ties with retaining hardware. Accompanied by original United States Patent No. 759,969 and Canadian patent documents dated September 13, 1904, both retaining official seals. | 12" l. | Missing two nails, paperwork shows expected age-related wear, overall (Excellent Condition) | $400 - $600
Condition
Missing two nails, paperwork shows expected age-related wear, overall (Excellent Condition)
251. REVERSIBLE RAILWAY RAIL PATENT MODEL
American, patented May 17, 1904, by Winfield Scott Corpman of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Wooden demonstration model illustrating a reversible railway rail, designed to extend service life by allowing the rail to be repositioned as its bearing surface wore. Mounted on five wooden railroad ties with retaining hardware. Accompanied by original United States Patent No. 759,969 and Canadian patent documents dated September 13, 1904, both retaining official seals. | 12" l. | Missing two nails, paperwork shows expected age-related wear, overall (Excellent Condition) | $400 - $600
Condition
Missing two nails, paperwork shows expected age-related wear, overall (Excellent Condition)
