Model of top of Newcastle coal mine (scale 1:24)

Made:
1835-1858

Model of top of Newcastle coal mine (scale 1:24), with some accompanying component parts

This model represents the arrangements formerly adopted in the large collieries of Durham and Northumberland.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1858-67
Measurements:
overall: 1780 mm x 1450 mm x 1030 mm,
type:
model
credit:
Geological Museum (Jermyn St.)

Parts

Component parts from model of top of Newcastle coal mine (scale 1.24) comprising of a brass boiler house

Component parts from model of top of Newcastle coal mine (scale 1.24) comprising of a brass boiler house

Component parts from model of top of Newcastle coal mine (scale 1.24) comprising of a brass boiler house, with one column detached; a two-column assembly with brackets supporting a small tank (with a third column and a short length of pipe); three model human figures; 13 small hardwood strips (some broken).

Measurements:
two-column assembly: 135 mm x 70 mm x 275 mm, ,
boiler house: 290 mm x 400 mm x 270 mm, ,
model figures: 75 mm x x , ,
Materials:
brass and hardwood
Object Number:
1858-67/2
type:
components
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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