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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 35.5cm
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.
Sold for $38,000
Lot 40
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 35.5cm
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 $6,000 - $8,000
Classic Furniture & Objects Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ2451
11:00am - 30 May 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Saturday 23 May 10am - 5pm
Sunday 24 May 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 27 May 9am - 8pm
Thursday 28 May 10am - 4pm
Friday 29 May 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Guy Cairnduff
guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au
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