Model of Pit head Gear, 1867-1880

Made:
1867-1880 in Atherton

Model of pit head gear and cages illustrating Ormerod safety catches (scale 1:24), 1867-1880.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1880-83
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), mahogany, fibre (unidentified) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 730 x 600 x 310 mm
weight: 3kg
weight: 6.6139lbs
weight: 5kg
weight: 11.02317lbs
type:
model, hoist, winch and pit head gear
credit:
Geological Museum (Jermyn St.)