Model, Greathead Shield used in the construction of Blackwall Tunnel

Made:
Unattributed

Model, scale 1:16, Greathead Shield used in the construction of the Blackwall Tunnel, 1894, patented by S. Pearson and Son, model by R.Chipperfield, London

Details

Category:
Civil Engineering
Object Number:
1906-97
type:
models
credit:
Greater London Council Residuary Body; London County Council

Parts

Model of Greathead Shield

Model of Greathead Shield

model, scale 1:16, Greathead Shield used in the construction of the Blackwall Tunnel, 1894, patented by S. Pearson and Son, model by R.Chipperfield, London

Measurements:
overall (in crate): 720 mm x 700 mm x 560 mm,
Object Number:
1906-97/1
type:
models
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Support trollies for Greathead Shield

Support trollies for Greathead Shield

Two mobile support trollies joined together by thumbscrew, for Greathead Shield used in the construction of the Blackwall Tunnel, 1894.

Measurements:
overall: 255 mm x 490 mm x 400 mm, 5.5 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and felt
Object Number:
1906-97/2
type:
model accessories
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Brass plaque for model of Greathead Shield used in the construction of the Blackwall Tunnel, 1894.

Brass plaque for model of shield

Brass plaque for model of Greathead Shield used in the construction of the Blackwall Tunnel, 1894.

Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 128 mm x 55 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1906-97/3
type:
models

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