20th CENTURY. This is an original scratch built, finely detailed working model of an agricultural loader. This loader was specifically a shock- loader for loading shocks of hay or wheat. It could be pulled by horses or tractor and in the early 1900s, saved a great deal of time for the farmer as opposed to throwing the shocks on the wagon by hand. Originally made by Herman Schneider at this father's blacksmith shop in Brunner, Ontario. Both sides painted "The Rapid Loader, Patented Dec. 11, 1914" and "Foreign Patents Pending. Pat'd Dec 11, 1913". The names of the inventor (H.D. Schneider) and designer (B. Azimoff) are recorded on the rear plate. Included in the lot are spare parts and non-functioning parts replaced during restoration. Included a cache of notes and photographs pertaining to the model. A copy of a newspaper article entitled, "Brunner man invented shock-loader" is also included. Tag marked: "H.D. Schneider-Inventor. Azimoff-Designer". SIZE: 17 1/2" h x 31" w x 17 1/2" d. CODE-INST (waterloo County). 1914. CONDITION: Exhibits areas of light wear, paint loss and soiling. Functional restoration to chains and parts. Not certain if anything has been added, altered or detracted since the model is basically one-of-a-kind. Appears generally good. (05-418/JJ). $2,500-3,500.