A wonderfully unusual vintage hand-built mechanical model of a traditional grain elevator or flour mill, complete with a functioning hand-cranked bucket lift. Finished in cheerful Mediterranean colours with a yellow rendered façade, green shutters and a red tiled roof, the model combines decorative folk art charm with simple mechanical engineering.
Turning the external hand crank operates the continuous bucket elevator running through the centre of the building, demonstrating the traditional mechanism used for lifting grain or other materials between floors. Beautifully constructed from wood and metal with charming hand-painted detailing throughout, it makes a fascinating display piece for collectors of industrial models, engineering memorabilia or folk art.
Presented in good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with age and use. The hand-cranked lifting mechanism operates smoothly.
Measures approximately 81cm (31.9") tall with a base measuring 52 x 56cm (20.5 x 22").
Turning the external hand crank operates the continuous bucket elevator running through the centre of the building, demonstrating the traditional mechanism used for lifting grain or other materials between floors. Beautifully constructed from wood and metal with charming hand-painted detailing throughout, it makes a fascinating display piece for collectors of industrial models, engineering memorabilia or folk art.
Presented in good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with age and use. The hand-cranked lifting mechanism operates smoothly.
Measures approximately 81cm (31.9") tall with a base measuring 52 x 56cm (20.5 x 22").