WOW! ANTIQUE 1847 EARLY US PATENT MODEL HOSPITAL MEDICAL INVALID BED VIRGINIA!

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AGE OF TECHNOLOGY AUCTION
Welcome to my auction dedicated to the history of technology. This summer I will be listing some interesting and unique objects from the industrial past. I believe that each object has a history and it is only a matter of time to discover it. Every object is being sold as is. I do not test, restore or repair any objects. I simply enjoy them as they are. Please, take a look at my other listings. There are quite a bit exciting discoveries this year!
"WOW! ANTIQUE 1847 EARLY US PATENT MODEL HOSPITAL MEDICAL INVALID BED VIRGINIA!"
Up for sale is a fantastic and absolutely unique object from the collection of original patent models. This is one of a kind early patent model submitted by an American inventor JH Latourandais of Virginia two years before Abraham Lincoln submitted his patent in 1849. The invention is a bedstead for invalids designed for homes or early hospitals. This invention is one of the first 10.000 models submitted to the Patent Office for approval. It received patent number 5100. The model has been rescued from the 1877 fire and it is missing some parts and shows some breakages. One brass rod is broken but I believe it could be repaired. I left the model untouched, in the condition it was discovered. Please, see the pictures for details. Figure number 3 on the patent drawing shows clearly the current model without the top part that has been lost. In spite of some missing parts, the model still demonstrates the invention and it is a superb example of American history in a remarkable condition for its age. It is hard to believe, but it was one of the models displayed in the original US Patent Office building erected in 1846! The model will be a perfect addition to any collection or museum. It is about 15 1/2" long, 7 1/2" wide, and about 9 1/4" tall. I can send it anywhere in the world, but the shipping of is for Canadian and USA customers only. Please ask me first for the rate if you live in a different country
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About my items
Hello everybody and thank you for visiting my eBay auctions! My name is Roma and I am selling many antique and vintage artifacts of the past gathered for years. This is a great opportunity for collectors and museums to obtain interesting, rare, and one of a kind examples. All items come from the smoke-free environment. They are originals and not reproductions. I try to describe objects as much as possible, but the best description is a photo. Take a look at the photographs to see the details and judge the condition.
About shipping
Please note that the shipping charges mentioned in the listing are to the USA and Canada only. I can ship internationally. Ask me for the exact quote before bidding. Also, feel free to ask me any questions. I always try to help, combine multiple purchases and use reliable and custom designed packaging for every item. Regards, Roma.