1906 Salesman Sample / Patent Model Corn Planter w/ Metal Carrying Case  This is an interesting salesman sample / patent model of a corn planter invented by Missouri resident Joseph N. Frame and patented in 1906.  It has been in the same family since that time and is being offered for sale here for the first time

The model is unmarked, but this unusual piece has been handed down through the family and has all the correct provenance, including the original patent papers issued  both here in the US and from Canada to Mr. Frame.  Here is a link to view the American Patent as recorded at the US Patent Office..  This is possibly the original patent model, or a second model that he made to illustrate the operation for new prospective customers or manufactures.  It is known that the Patent office did return models to the owners or their families at one time if requested and that could be what happened here.   The rest of the story as I was told by the granddaughter is that Mr. Frame made one full size example and was about to begin production and promotion of his idea when a flood swept away the machine and all hope of further development as he ran out of money.  

Mr. Frames idea was very simple and yet effective, perhaps too simple to appeal to the large makers who were by this time in control of much of the corn planter and farm machine market with much more complicated and expensive examples to perform this task.  Joes idea was that the main axle would have a kink or bend in it, and that would drive a rod connected to a pivoting piece that would swing back and forth to operate the planter hoppers.  There was no transmission to speak of,  but he did have it designed to not operate when backing up, and he also provided for the pitman arm to be disconnected to stop the seeding operation altogether when moving it from field to field.

The model measures 12" long, x 7" wide and the wheels are about 6 1/4" dia. which would make it the right size for a patent model.    The box is a galvanized tin and it measures 14 x 10 x 8.   The model is made almost entirely of brass with soldered joints. There is some fine machine work involved in the ratcheting mechanism to allow this to be turned or backed up when in use.  

A one of a kind piece of American Farming History that has a great look and  appeal both historical and graphic.  Americana with a purpose at its finest.    

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1870 Patent Model of Revolving Cannon This is a very unique and early patent model for a revolving cannon.  It is not a toy, but rather an idea for a working cannon like a Gatling gun or the forerunner to the machine gun.  In the patent papers he speaks of primers and shot charges, so the concept of pre loaded cartridges was not on the table or considered.

Patent models of ordinance or firearms are very rare and seldom come on the market.   Here is a link to see the inventors application and patent as it appears at the US Patent Office.  The number on the tag reads 110,194 and the inventors name was Eduard Brehm if the link does not work for you.

Note the decoration and title "Revolving Cannon" on the barrel.  Also note the small worm drives he included to adjust the elevation and to move it left to right.  Although the firing operation is described in the patent papers,  I see no way to actually load it, or operate it.  The mechanism inside this is really nothing more than a noise maker / clacker and has nothing to do with the mechanics and specific operation the inventor speaks of in the patent.  I had a different patent model a while back of a steam powered water motor that was much the same.  There was no way to see inside or test his idea.  You had to just read the patent and picture it working taking the inventors word for it. This idea was f=good enough though to actually be granted a patent, so--------

I wonder if this model or the inventor had anything to do with the introduction or development of the Gatling gun or any other type of machine gun.  I did not try to research that aspect of the inventors name and location with any other searches, and will leave that to you.   

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Patent Model / Salesman Sample Ice Box / Refrigerator  This is a very unique and early patent model / salesman sample of a pottery lined ice box / refrigerator. There are no tags, but it is almost for sure a Patent Model.  It originated from a collection of other ones, and just has the proper look and feel for one.  The idea was to line a wood box w/ yelloware pottery as an added layer of insulation to help keep the ice longer, and the food cool.  Looking inside we can see the top tray  has a drain hole, as well being a sliding tray that the Ice block would have been put in.  It measures approx 9" tall and 6" across and about 5" deep.  The top lids have been re-glued as the mahogany split along the grain as these little pieces shrank.  Given the choice of wood and the Yelloware lining I would guess it is a New England idea where a lot of pieces were made in similar material.  A very interesting  example of early American inventiveness. 

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