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Patent Model for Self-Adjusting Chimney Cap 1857

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
Patent Model for Self-Adjusting Chimney Cap 1857
<Our item number 87325><B>Original Patent Model for Self-Adjusting Chimney Cap. United States, c. 1857.</B> Patent issued to Ira Mayhew, of Albion, Michigan, for this brass roof-like cover with swinging flaps. His theory being that smoke would open the flaps to escape, yet would swing shut in case of winds or inclement weather. Lid engraved with inventor&#39;s name, model name and place and date of origin. Accompanied by original patent tags. In very fine condition. Size: 7-1/4&#34; x 3-1/4&#34; x 4-1/2&#34;. Rare Americana. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;400-500. <BR><BR>Our item number 87325<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN=CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/38jpegs/087325.jpg"> </P></IMAGES> "