THREE VEHICLE SUSPENSION PATENT MODELS
285. THREE VEHICLE SUSPENSION PATENT MODELS
American, 1877?1883. Three original patent models illustrating improvements in horse-drawn carriage suspension and steering, including W. W. Grier's side-spring vehicle design of 1877, J. J. Cobb's fifth-wheel assembly of 1881, and C. C. King's vehicle spring, patented August 7, 1883. Constructed in wood and metal, each retains its handwritten patent identification tag, with King's model accompanied by a patent illustration. | 10.5" l. | Fifth wheel chassis' center beam is cracked, otherwise (Excellent Condition) | $500 - $1,000
Condition
Fifth wheel chassis' center beam is cracked, otherwise (Excellent Condition)
285. THREE VEHICLE SUSPENSION PATENT MODELS
American, 1877?1883. Three original patent models illustrating improvements in horse-drawn carriage suspension and steering, including W. W. Grier's side-spring vehicle design of 1877, J. J. Cobb's fifth-wheel assembly of 1881, and C. C. King's vehicle spring, patented August 7, 1883. Constructed in wood and metal, each retains its handwritten patent identification tag, with King's model accompanied by a patent illustration. | 10.5" l. | Fifth wheel chassis' center beam is cracked, otherwise (Excellent Condition) | $500 - $1,000
Condition
Fifth wheel chassis' center beam is cracked, otherwise (Excellent Condition)
