Posted 3 years ago
TheGateKee…
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This gate represents the only gate that I have found to have stock certificates issued. Joseph Richardson of Elmira, New York was issued patent number 133,057 dated November 12, 1872.
Is photo 3 the same model with the roller, cable, and weight missing? This gate was posted several years ago as a mystery.
There is so much history here, that model and drawings of patent, you have given this the royal treatment of detective work on this fine treasure !~
Thanks Phil.
Rest in peace my long time collecting friend.
I enjoyed our friendship over some 45 years. You took the barbed wire hobby to a new level with your research and your collection. You will be missed by many.
See you again in the near future.