Model of Pontoon and Grab Dredger and Dumb Hopper Barge

Made:
1920-1924 in Leith
maker:
Unknown
Model of Pontoon and Grab Dredger and Dumb Hopper Barge Model of Pontoon and Grab Dredger and Dumb Hopper Barge

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Whole model, scale 1:48, composed of two vessels, a single-screw steam grab dredger pontoon, and accompanying dumb hopper barge, with two plastic plaques. Made by Henry Robb Ltd., Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1920-1924.

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1924-596
type:
model - representation, barge (flat-bottomed watercraft) and dredger (watercraft)
credit:
Henry Robb Limited

Parts

Model of Pontoon and Grab Dredger and Dumb Hopper Barge

Model of Pontoon and Grab Dredger and Dumb Hopper Barge

Whole model, scale 1:48, composed of two vessels, a single-screw steam grab dredger pontoon, and accompanying dumb hopper barge. Made by Henry Robb Ltd., Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1920-1924.

Measurements:
overall: 4.25kg
Pontoon: 325 mm x 440 mm x 156 mm,
barge: 150 mm x 625 mm x 164 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , paint and complete
Object Number:
1924-596/1
type:
model - representation , barge (flat-bottomed watercraft) and dredger (watercraft)