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Patent dated September 7, 1926; Hall Signal Co. - Garwood, NJ
Wooden presentation case containing a patent model of the …
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Patent dated September 7, 1926; Hall Signal Co. - Garwood, NJ
Wooden presentation case containing a patent model of the Hall Safety Switch Lock, an invention designed to improve railway safety by preventing misaligned or unauthorized switching. The model is built into the base of the case, with mounted wood and metal track sections demonstrating the locking mechanism in practical application.
Included with the set are original explanatory pamphlets illustrating the device's functions and advantages, as well as large folded blueprints detailing the technical specifications of the switch lock system. Hall Signal Co., founded in the late 19th century, was a leading manufacturer of railway signals and interlocking systems, widely recognized for innovations that shaped American rail safety standards. The patent for this device was formally issued on September 7, 1926, situating the model firmly within the interwar period of rapid technological change in U.S. railroads.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 12ʺD × 3ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The case shows surface wear, scratches, and age toning to the wood. Papers and blueprints are yellowed with edge tears … moreThe case shows surface wear, scratches, and age toning to the wood. Papers and blueprints are yellowed with edge tears consistent with age, while the model itself remains intact, with visible oxidation on the metal rails and hardware. A rare surviving example of a patent demonstration model, representing both the engineering ingenuity and marketing presentation methods of early American railroad equipment firms. less
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