A Builders’ Model of a Patent Twin Screw Hopper Dredger by W. Simons

This exceptional model demonstrates all of the features of the W. Simons & Co twin screw hopper dredger, along with their patented traversing bucket ladder. Of substantial size and quality, this highly detailed model incorporates its original wooden and glass case and has a plaque to the interior recording the details of the specifications of the new patent vessel and what it could achieve, as well as the name of the maker. With a mirror on the stand to show the underside of the vessel, which allows the viewer to fully realise the engineering features of the dredger.

Estimate:£38,000

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