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Engineer's Scale Model of Extending Fire Escape Ladder

$7,279.46
£5,400
€6,270.53
CA$10,190.62
A$11,114.86
CHF 5,856.58
MX$133,296.84
NOK 73,741.87
SEK 68,799.67
DKK 46,829.79

About the Item

A detailed engineer's model of a lattice-girder extending fire escape ladder. The ladder can be extended by the powered mechanism, or by a winder, as it extend/retracts the ladder moves through 90 degrees as it lowers or rises.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: wheels replaced and repaired and mains power changed for modern unit. Metal work cleaned and polished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190224242572

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