- SALVADOR DALI, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE", ENGRAVINGSalvador
SALVADOR DALI, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE", ENGRAVINGSalvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989), "Hydraulic Brake", from the series "Hommage a Leonardo da Vinci" published 1975, engraving with pochoir, signed lower right, numbered "426/450" lower left, on Arche
- LITA ALBUQUERQUE (B. 1946), "TWO / TO,"
LITA ALBUQUERQUE (B. 1946), "TWO / TO," CIRCA 1988, POWDERED HYDRAULIC CYCLE PRESS PIGMENT, GOLDLita Albuquerque(b. 1946)"Two / To," circa 1988Powdered hydraulic cycle press pigment, gold leaf and enamel pen on paperUnsigned; titled in pencil near the center of the plate; Smith Anderse
- VINTAGE KOKEN BARBER'S SUPPLY CO. CHAIR
VINTAGE KOKEN BARBER'S SUPPLY CO. CHAIR Vintage Koken Barber's Supply Co. (St. Louis) Congress Pedestal Hydraulic barber's chair, adjustable height, carved wood and metal mounted frame with red painted finish, black leather seat, inscribed underneath neck rest: "The Kandle," signed on footrest and bearing maker's label on reverse, round wood base. 46.5" H (at lowest height) x 27" W x 33" D; base: 23" diameter. Large loss to leather in neck rest, otherwise overall good vintage condition with age and use appropriate light surface wear.
- Four vintage steel toys: Hubley Diesel
Four vintage steel toys: Hubley Diesel Road Roller 10”L, Japanese Jeep truck 7.5”L, John Deere bulldozer 8”L, Tonka hydraulic dump truck 13”L. Condition: heavy abrasions and wear, bulldozer missing tracks CT Transfer Fee $10
- (LOT OF 6) 4 BRASS CASE HYDRAULIC GAUGES,
(LOT OF 6) 4 BRASS CASE HYDRAULIC GAUGES, THEROMETER GAUGE AND EXIT LIGHT (lot of 6) Four brass cased hydraulic gauges by Ashton, Ashcroft (missing glazed panel), Lourie Mfg Co and Lonergan together with an American S & B Crescent thermometer and an brass mounted red "Exit" shaded light, the tallest 18"h
- VICTORIAN OAK AND BRASS HYDRAULIC BARBER
VICTORIAN OAK AND BRASS HYDRAULIC BARBER CHAIR.Victorian Oak and Brass Hydraulic Barber Chair with Pegasus Trade Mark. Ornate quarter sawn oak frame with foliate and scroll carving, green upholstery. 49"h. overall. Condition: : Good, old refinish, hydraulics are not working.
Condition:
Condition: : Good, old refinish, hydraulics are not working.
- FRED DENNETT ARCHIVE, INC. TIN INGOTIngot
FRED DENNETT ARCHIVE, INC. TIN INGOTIngot and archive originally belonging to Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. 1st item: South Dakota tin ingot stamped "Nigger Hill", with Stephen F. Molitor, assayer mark, Deadwood, Dakota Territory. 1" H x 2" W x 1" D. 108.9 grams. Late 19th century. Note: The ingot inscription refers to a tin and gold mining area in the Black Hills of South Dakota, discovered by African Americans. Author Hyman Palais explained the origin of the name of the "Consolidated Nigger Hill Tin Mines" in an article "Black Hills Miners' Folklore" in California Folklore Quarterly, Vol. 4, No. 3. (July, 1945), pp. 256: "Another story tells how a group of Negroes from Montana came to the Hills in the early days of the gold rush and asked some miners where they should go to work. The miners jokingly advised them to try the top of a near-by hill, the least likely spot they could think of. Much to the surprise of everyone, luck crowned their efforts, and these Negroes found more gold in this out-of-the-way place... than many of the gulch miners had discovered below." The area was also found to have the largest deposit of tin in North America, so much so that it also became known as "Tinton". Stephen Molitor came from a family of assayers. He went into business with his father around 1858 in San Francisco and then worked as a traveling assayer, arriving in South Dakota by 1885. There he joined with others to form the American Tin Mining Company (for which he served as assayer). 2nd item: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle 1909 diploma, signed by J. E. Chilberg, President of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, and others, dated October 16th, 1909, awarded to Fred Dennett, Comissioner, General Land Office, "for Collaborator for Exhibit of Valuable Services Rendered". Diploma features engraved vignettes of men fishing, a lumber yard, a miner using a hydraulic jet below a female representation of the exhibition holding minerals, and portraits of a Japanese woman holding a model of a ship and an American woman with a model train (symbolizing a meeting of East and West). Gilt exhibition seal lower center. 15 5/8" H x 19 7/8" W. 3rd item: Holton-Arms School Washington, D.C. diploma, signed by Jessie Moon Holton, dated May 29th, 1915, awarded to Dorothy Dixon Dennett, "who has satisfactorily completed the General Course of study proscribed by this school". 14 3/4" H x 19 5/8" W. Early 20th century. 4th item: United States General Land Office 1912 cast bronze medal, depicting an eagle, obverse, with "CENTENNIAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE 1812-1912", reverse. Housed in a black leather case with purple satin and velvet interior lining. Stamped "Jos. K. Davidson's Sons, Philadelphia" in gilt lettering, inside of case, stamped "Hon. Fred Dennett" in gilt lettering, lid of case. Medal - 2" dia. Case - 7/8" H x 3" W x 3" D. Early 20th century. 5th item: Ambrotype depicting a seated man, possibly Reverend D. Richard Dennett, father of Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. Housed in a black leather case with metal hardware and red velvet interior lining. Image - 2 1/8" H x 1 1/4" W. Case - 3" H x 2 1/2" W x 5/8" D. Mid/late 19th century. Also included are two broken fountain pens and a drawstring cloth bag. Early 20th century. Provenance: By descent from Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. Note: see other related lots in this auction. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Tarnish, surface of ingot. 2nd item: Diploma with toning, particularly to lower third; minor edge wear. 3rd item: Minute foxing spots, scattered on surface of diploma. 5th item: Overall good condition. 6th item: Spine of leather case split. Case, photograph in worn condition to be expected from age.
- 4 PICKETT SLIDE RULES, INCL. COLLINS
4 PICKETT SLIDE RULES, INCL. COLLINS RADIO COMPANY, GEO...Four (4) Pickett duplex slide rules, including: one (1) Collins Radio Company Model C 19-T Microwave Transmission Dual Base Log Log speed rule; one (1) Georgia Iron Works Company Hydraulic slide rule, designed by Danforth W. Hagler; one (1) Electro Optical Industries Model 17 Radiation slide rule; and one (1) Warren-Knight Company Weight Rule No. 1373-G. All comprised of metal with white or yellow double-sided coating, with frameless plastic cursors with plastic edges held together with metal screws, and metal end pieces. Maker's marks and model numbers, to obverse and reverse edges of slide rules. All include original brown or black leather cases, Collins slide rule with laminated explanation card, Warren-Knight slide rule with outer box and guarantee registration card. Slide rules approximately 12 1/4" L. Cases approximately 13" L. All items 2nd-3rd quarter 20th century. Note: Georgia Iron Works and Electro-Optical Industries examples do not have Pickett maker's marks to slide rules.
Condition:
All items in overall good condition with expected wear, surface scratches to coating. Case with surface wear, Electro Optical Industries case with inscription from previous owner to interior of flap.
- G. BOCKLER, 2 ENGRAVINGS OF STARBURST
G. BOCKLER, 2 ENGRAVINGS OF STARBURST FOUNTAIN DESIGNSGeorg Andreas Bockler (German, active 1644-1698), pair (2) of hand-colored engravings on laid paper of starburst fountain designs from Architecturea Curiosa Nova Pars Tertia, Paulus Furst, Nuremberg, 1664, plates 61 and 63. Matted and framed under glass in matching woodgrain frames. Sight: 12" H x 7 1/2" W. Frames: 19" H x 15" W. Note: Bockler was an architect and engineer with a particular interest in hydraulics. His 1664 book featured dozens of designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private gardens, many using hydraulics to create various imaginative effects.
Condition:
Prints with minimal toning and foxing, adhered to backings at each corner. Frames have some scuffs and scratches.
- PAIR OF GLOSTER TEAK CHAISE LOUNGES
PAIR OF GLOSTER TEAK CHAISE LOUNGES AND SIDE TABLESPair of Gloster Teak Chaise Lounges and Side Tables, all pieces are marked Gloster, NO CUSHIONS, adjustable arms, the chaise lounges are hydraulic based and controlled by a button on the side of recliner similar to an airplane seat.
Condition:
One hydraulic mechanism needs to be worked on, rip to one of the mesh seats near to feet as shown in photos. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- 1935 FORD MODEL 48-790 "WOODY" STATION
1935 FORD MODEL 48-790 "WOODY" STATION WAGON1935 Ford Model 48-790 "Woody" Station Wagon , full off-frame restoration with approximately 700 miles since the restoration.
The model that vaulted Ford ahead of Chevrolet in the pre-war Era. Frequently kept on summer estates, hotels and resorts, this car coined the term "Station Wagon". While roughly 4,500 were built in 1935, very few remain today.
This particular example was originally acquired on Nantucket Island from a local Estate and had a thorough body-off restoration in 2001 which included new paint, a new leather interior, a mechanical rebuild, and preservation of the all original maple and birchwood paneling. The underside is in pristine condition. This Deluxe Trim model features chrome trim around the grill, windshield and hood vents.
The 3.6L (221ci) V8 runs smoothly, quietly and cool with the addition of an all aluminum radiator and electric fan. The original 3-speed manual transmission was replaced with an automatic for drivability purposes. The electrical system was updated to 12 Volts and the brakes were upgraded to hydraulic assisted drums. The vehicle recently had a complete oil change service as well as a new battery installed.
Various documents and pictures of the restoration will be made available to the winning bidder as well as the original instruction book that came with the car.
Length 15 Ft. 3 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and neither Osona Auctions nor the seller shall have any responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact us to request further information or additional images that may be available.
- JOSEPH SCHLESINGER HYDRAULIC PORCELAIN
JOSEPH SCHLESINGER HYDRAULIC PORCELAIN INK POTBritish, 19th century, brass lid stamped "Schlesinger's Patent Hydraulic Ink", porcelain basin with flared foot, painted landscape scene with gilt rims and highlights, ivory bust finial, 5-1/4 x 2-3/4 in.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Condition:
not tested for functionality, possibly lacking some interior parts, scattered losses to gilding and paint, some discoloration to brass
- THEO-A-KOCH'S BARBER CHAIR: Barber chair
THEO-A-KOCH'S BARBER CHAIR: Barber chair made by the Theo-A-Koch's, of Chicago, Illinois. White enamel mechanical base with a chromed frame. Upholstered in red vinyl. Pump hydraulic works great. Approx. 47.25'' h x 27.25'' l x 39'' w.
CONDITION: Upholstery at headrest missing, light soiling & wear commensurate with age and use.
- 5 PC. PRESSED STEEL TOY COLLECTION:
5 PC. PRESSED STEEL TOY COLLECTION: Comprising; 1- Tonka dump truck with lifting bed, 1- Hyster Drudge machine, 1- Marx wind-up Siren Fire Chief car, 1- Smitty Toys by Smith-Miller working hydraulic dump truck with working rear door, & 1- Smitty Toys by Smith-Miller Mack truck Semi. Largest Approx. 7.5'' h x 19'' l x 7.25'' w. Also included is an original toy catalog.
CONDITION: used condition with scattered wear to paint & light rust. Rear axle slightly bent, currently not working.
- 1963 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE, BLACK
1963 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE, BLACK WITH REDinterior. Aluminum V8 cylinder, 215, 4 barrel carburetor, fisher body. The mileage is 126,244 according to the title, and the odometer reads 136,941. Good overall condition, needs battery. Sold as-is, barn find, with title. Top was replaced fairly recently but zipper keeps separating, hydraulic motor for top is presently working. New battery installed and car is running, but not guaranteed. Replaced windshield. Interior likely original. Brakes need work, car needs a tune up. Comes with title, #BC290082, date of issue 09-09-2005. Vehicle ID number 3J1568811.
- BUDDY L BIG DUMP AND HYDRAULIC DUMP
BUDDY L BIG DUMP AND HYDRAULIC DUMP TRUCKS Buddy L Big Dump and Hydraulic Dump Trucks
- BUDDY L HYDRAULIC DUMP TRUCK Early 20th
BUDDY L HYDRAULIC DUMP TRUCK Early 20th century. Original paint and decal.
- STRUTCO CONCRETE MIXER AND HYDRAULIC
STRUTCO CONCRETE MIXER AND HYDRAULIC DUMP TRUCK Original decals.
- BAKER MARINE 25X150 "BIG EYES" BINOCULARS
BAKER MARINE 25X150 "BIG EYES" BINOCULARS CIRCA 1940 BINOCULAR LENGTH 29.5". WIDTH 14". MAXIMUM HEIGHT ON TRIPOD 70.5".BAKER MARINE 25X150 "BIG EYES" BINOCULARS, Circa 1940, Amongst the most powerful we have examined. Original weatherproof gray finish. Fitted with individual eye adjustments and interpupillary adjustments to resolve very sharp single images, and 6" diameter lenses so that images are extremely bright even in low light. Plaque mounted to top marked "Custom Built for Mr. Mark A. Laracy By Baker Marine Inst. San Diego, CA 25x150mm". On a custom chrome height-adjustable tripod constructed and fitted to the binoculars by Baker Marine around 1995. A height-set knob allows the binoculars to go up and down smoothly with hydraulic assist and the yoke allows the binoculars to be angled up, down, left and right. Legs fitted with casters. Dimensions: Binocular length 29.5". Width 14". Maximum height on tripod 70.5".
- 1968 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS S CONVERTIBLE
1968 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS S CONVERTIBLE VIN: 336678M153195 Mileage: 103,000
with a Rocket 350 Cubic Inch V8 and 2 Speed automatic transmission. This Cutlass was purchased new by the Consignors father from the showroom floor at Black Cadillac/Oldsmobile in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968. It served many years as his mothers daily driver, who was an avid golfer. She tied her golf shoes on the sill of the car, and the spikes from the shoes left an indelible impression behind.
Recent refurbishment in 2017 to include new original White paint and new seat covers and carpet. This car was originally equipped with A/C, with a recent service. The original door cards and dash remain. This car has been garaged its whole life, and is rust free. The new power top and hydraulics work as you would expect, and a recent upgrade to the stereo system includes a new bluetooth head unit, with an amplifier and four speakers.
This lot subject to reserve. For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 15% Buyer's Premium for LLA live-online and absentee bidding. 20% buyer's premium for live internet bidding through a third party host. For winning bidders in NC, license plate and titling of vehicle will be obtained by Leland Little Auctions NCFL# 7452, provided all applicable fees and taxes are paid.
- 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL600 VIN: WDBFA76E1RF092375
1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL600 VIN: WDBFA76E1RF092375 Mileage: 100,000
with a 6.0 liter 48-valve DOHC V12 engine that produced 389 hp when new, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Designed in 1984, the R129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the Mercedes-Benz W124.
Exterior in Polar White and Light Gray lower portion, with Royal Blue leather interior. Matching fabric convertible top is in excellent condition, with the rear window cloudy. The number of standard features was high, with electrically powered windows, mirrors, seats and hydraulic convertible top. It was the first car to feature integrated seatbelts in the seat. New for 1994 were: odometer switched from mechanical to electronic, option for portable cell phone with voice activated dialing (this car retains both), clear front turn signal indicators for US SPEC models, and Bose stereo now standard, with rear speakers and subwoofer. Chrome 17" five spoke AMG wheels have been added with Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Painted brake calipers, and an AMG badge have been added. Heated seats, cruise control, and automatic climate control are some of the other options included.
- MODERN HISTORY, CAMPAIGN STYLE OAK TACK
MODERN HISTORY, CAMPAIGN STYLE OAK TACK TRUNK Contemporary, rectangular box with hinged lid having hydraulic supports, interior with removable tray and handled tool box, the sides with recessed bail handles, on casters, labeled.
- HYDRAULIC DRIVEN MACHINE
A fully articulated
HYDRAULIC DRIVEN MACHINE
A fully articulated four wheel drive vehicle that operates with hydraulic controls. A hydraulic system is driven by a single cylinder engine.
- A GROUP OF WOOD FORMS FOR HYDRAULIC
A GROUP OF WOOD FORMS FOR HYDRAULIC TURBINE GEARSA group of wood forms for hydraulic turbine gears, Circa 1930s Each marked with various letters and numbers, possibly parts numbers; four with paper labels to verso describing shape and designated use The wood forms comprising two bevel mortise gears, one pinion gear, one spur gear, and two undesignated gears, 6 pieces Dimensions: Largest: 31.5" Dia. x 7.25" D; smallest: 15.5" Dia. x 6" D Provenance: Estate of Dr. Sanford Kaufman and Dr. P. Waverly Davidson
- EMIL J. PAIDAR BARBER CHAIR Ca 1940s
EMIL J. PAIDAR BARBER CHAIR Ca 1940s American Made Hydraulic Barber Chair by Emil J. Paidar, Chicago (the pre-eminent manufacturer of the 20th c.), with original leather upholstery, 48" high, 28" x 43". Base edge rust. Wear commensurate with age.
- ANTIQUE OAK BARBER CHAIR, ATTRIBUTED
ANTIQUE OAK BARBER CHAIR, ATTRIBUTED TO THE KOKENANTIQUE OAK BARBER CHAIR, attributed to the Koken Barber Chair Co., c. 1890, missing footrest, red crushed velvet upholstery, hydraulic lift pedestal base.
- LA PALMA: PAIR OF 'LEM' COUNTER STOOLSsigned
LA PALMA: PAIR OF 'LEM' COUNTER STOOLSsigned to underside "La Palma Italy"; dark brown-stained wood and matte steel; adjustable height with hydraulic piston; 14 inches wide; 16 inches deep; 29 inches at lowest height Condition:
- HERMES LIMITED EDITION BICYCLEHermes
HERMES LIMITED EDITION BICYCLEHermes "Quadrille Promenade" bicycle; style: "Le Flaneur d’Hermes"; driven transmission, hydraulic disc brakes and 8 or 11 gears integrated into the rear wheel hub; equipped with safety components; luggage rack; leather on handle bars, seat and carry handles; 76 inches wide; 25 inches deep (handlebars); 45 inches high Condition:
- ANCIENT ORDER OF FREESMITHS PAINTED
ANCIENT ORDER OF FREESMITHS PAINTED LODGE AXEAncient order of Freesmiths painted lodge axe, inscribed Court Hydraulic 8357 - A.O.F. , 38 1/2" l.
Condition:
Minor wear.
- FIVE PRESSED STEEL VEHICLESFive pressed
FIVE PRESSED STEEL VEHICLESFive pressed steel vehicles, to include Tonka Farms horse truck, Tonka steam shovel, Tonka Hydraulic dump truck, and two Structo Corvair ramp side trucks.
Condition:
As found.
- BUDDY L PRESSED STEEL TRUCKBuddy L pressed
BUDDY L PRESSED STEEL TRUCKBuddy L pressed steel Hydraulically Operated Scoop-N-Dump truck.
Condition:
Wear throughout.
- FRED THOMPSON SMITH MILLER HYDRAULIC
FRED THOMPSON SMITH MILLER HYDRAULIC DUMP TRUCKFred Thompson Smith Miller hydraulic dump truck , with pup trailer, metal plate under reads MR 092 -100 , 40" l.
Condition:
Excellent to near mint
- A single owner, garage kept New Holland
A single owner, garage kept New Holland 4x4 Diesel TC24D hydrostatic tractor with 396 hours. Serial # JG30115 - Engine S773L-01915 - Unit 2C02B. Includes; Model 12LA front end bucket loader (Serial # YL461299), Model 756C backhoe, tire chains, ballast box, 3-point hitch set up, manuals. Condition: signs of use and wear including expected abrasions and wear to plastic, seats, etc., runs and drives as it should, hydraulics operate as they should Local NH Pick-Up or special arrangements for delivery made PRIOR to Purchase (contact gallery for details 603-675-2549)
- CASED SHIP MODELS (2) Contemporary Wooden
CASED SHIP MODELS (2) Contemporary Wooden Models, from kits, in Acrylic display cases, incl: Three mast schooner, fully rigged, with lifeboat, ship's wheel and anchor, marked "95", 21" high, 30" x 11"; and Fishing trawler, with sorting table and hydraulic net/trap hauler, 13" high, 25" x 10". Good condition.
- A copy of Elements of Natural Philosophy;
A copy of Elements of Natural Philosophy; Explaining the Laws and Principles of Attraction, Gravitation, Mechanics, Pneumatics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Electricity, and Optics: with a General View of the Solar System, by John Webster, with Notes and Corrections by Robert Patterson (Philadelphia, 1808). Patterson (1743-1824) was a Revolutionary War veteran, member of the American Philosophical Society, director of the U.S. Mint from 1805 until his death, and professor of mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania from 1779 to 1810. At President Jefferson?s request, in 1803 Patterson taught Lewis & Clark how to calculate latitude and longitude. This copy was bound in quarter-leather by Turner Hamilton, bookbinder at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, and was in that institution?s library. Front cover is detached, but present.
- MATTHEW NOBLE, ENGLAND (1817-1876),
MATTHEW NOBLE, ENGLAND (1817-1876), STATUE OF SIR WILLIAM FAIRBAIRN, WHITE MARBLE, 39"H X 15"DIAM.Matthew Noble, England, (1817-1876) statue of Sir William Fairbairn, white marble carved full length standing male figure, 1/2 scale. Signed. Biography from the archives of AskArt: Matthew Noble (23 March 1817 – 23 June 1876) was a leading British portrait sculptor. He was a carver of numerous monumental figures and busts including work memorializing Victorian era royalty and statesmen displayed in locations such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and in Parliament Square, London. Noble was born in Hackness, near Scarborough, as the son of a stonemason, and served his apprenticeship under his father. He left Yorkshire for London when quite young, there he studied under John Francis (the father of sculptor Mary Thornycroft). Exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy from 1845 until his death, Noble became recognized after winning the competition to construct the Wellington Monument in Manchester in 1856. Although prolific Noble was never in perfect health. He died at the age of 58 and is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London, on the west side of the main entrance path from the north, towards the central colonnade. His uncompleted works were finished by his assistant, J. Edwards. Biography from Britannica: William Fairbairn, in full Sir William Fairbairn, 1st Baronet of Ardwick, (born February 19, 1789, Kelso, Roxburghshire [now in Scottish Borders], Scotland—died August 18, 1874, Moor Park, Surrey, England), Scottish civil engineer and inventor who did pioneering work in bridge design and in testing iron and finding new applications for it. From 1817 to 1832 he was a millwright at Manchester, in partnership with James Lillie. In 1835 he established a shipbuilding yard at Millwall, London, where he constructed several hundred vessels. In 1844 he introduced the Lancashire boiler with twin flues. He was the first to use wrought iron for ship hulls, bridges, mill shafting, and structural beams. He also experimented with the strength of iron and the relative merits of hot and cold blast in iron manufacture. In 1845 he joined Robert Stephenson in designing two tubular railway bridges in Wales: the Britannia Bridge, spanning the Menai Strait, and the Conwy Bridge over the River Conwy. The Britannia Bridge, employing a type of box girder or plate girder that came into worldwide use, was partly riveted by hydraulic machines designed by Fairbairn. Fairbairn became a baronet in 1869. His youngest brother, Sir Peter (1799–1861), founded in Leeds an establishment to make textile machinery and machine tools and was knighted in 1858. white marble Dimensions: 39"H x 15"Diam.