Mid-19th Century C. F. Gardiner Vibrating Propeller Patent Model, Numbered pj mene stylized depiction of a cityscape

stylized depiction of a cityscape rich with geometric forms and postmodern energy

This mid century statue of a mother crane feeding her child was carved from resin and mounted to a wooden block

MM - C-11432 - 101724

Exhibits moderate paint loss/cracking and wear on the wood

MM - 10455 - 082124

Mid-19th Century C. F. Gardiner Vibrating Propeller Patent Model, Numbered pj mene stylized depiction of a cityscapeAntique boat propeller wooden patent model in case. This rare and historically significant patent model was created in 1858 by C. F. Gardiner of Boston, Massachusetts, as part of his application to the U. S. Patent Office. Representing a proposed innovation in marine propulsion during a period of rapid advancement in steam powered transportation, the model reflects Gardiner's technical vision and craftsmanship. He was affiliated with the People's