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[PATENT MODELS]. Three 19th century nautical patent models. Including: model of a Pontoon Boat, by E. Harrison, wood and metal. Length 16 ½”. These shallow-draft pontoon boats were designed to be lashed together and be used as makeshift bridges when there was great need to transport items across water when no permanent bridges were available. It is unclear if this pontoon boat was ever patented or if it was ever put into service. – A patent model for Binnacles for Mariners Compasses, by Richey and Bixley. St. Louis, July 1, 1871. Metal binnacle model with hinged door in the rear. Length 4 ¾”. – (and) a patent model for Certain Improvements in the Manner of Building Iron Vessels … by Richard Powell. January 21, 1874. Wooden and metal model of a cross-section of part of a hull. Approx. 5 ¼”.