Antique Franz Reuleaux Kinematic Model Gustav Voigt Mechanische Werkstatt #5 - $1,300 - (New York, NY)
ULTRA RARE and HARD TO FINDKinematic Engineering ModelDesigned by Dr. Franz Reuleauxand Manufactured by Gustav Voigt - Mechanische Werkstatt Berlin This dates to sometime after the 1870’s when Reuleaux moved to Berlin, Germany andauthorized Gustav Voigt’s company to manufacture his models for use as teaching aids in universities and technical schools. I have several of these models listed for sale. This one is identified as #5 for the listing purposes Voigt manufactured over 300 of these models and most of those that survive today reside in the collectionsof universities including the largest collection at Cornell University.Kyoto University in Japan, University of Porto in Portugal, and the Deutches Museum in Munich. The models are constructed of wood, iron and brass. The Gustav Voigt Mechanische Werkstatt tag is attached and stamped into the base.Insured Shipping to the Lower 48 States. Please Inquire About International Shipping. All Sales Final & As Is. FRANZ REULEAUX (1829-1905) ESTABLISHED THE STUDY OF THE KINEMATICS OF MACHINES. HIS THEORIES HELPED STANDARDIZE MACHINE DESIGN IN THE LATE19TH CENTURY. THE REULEAUX COLLECTION OF KINEMATIC MECHANISMS ATCORNELL UNIVERSITY WAS ACQUIRED BY ANDREW DICKSON WHITE AS PART OF HIS REFORM OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION. THESE IRON AND BRASS MODELS,REPRESENTING THE FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF BASIC MACHINERY,NOW CONSTITUTE THE LARGEST SUCH COLLECTION IN THE WORLD. MANY OF THE 230 ITEMS ARE STILL USED TODAY TO TEACH PRINCIPLES OF MACHINES AND ROBOTICS.
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