Model of Robertson Buchanan's paddle wheel

Made:
1850-1891 in United Kingdom
patentee:
Robertson Buchanan

Model of Robertson Buchanan's paddle wheel, comprising 12 iron floats on a copper frame 7 3/4" diam with feathering gear and handle, unsigned, British, 1835-1891

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1891-134
Materials:
mahogany (wood), paint, metal (unknown) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 115 mm, 200 mm,
type:
model - representation and paddle steamer
credit:
Bullivant and Co.