A Copper and Wood Horse-Drawn Steam-Powered Fire Engine Model
Late 19th Century and later
model of a circa 1870s engine produced by Amoskeag Locomotive Works in Manchester, New Hampshire.
mounted to wood base with affixed brass plaque engraved Manchester.
Overall height 17 x width of base 37 1/2 x depth 15; height of model 15 x width 33 x depth 9 inches.

Another plaque affixed to base reads Rebuilt By / N.A. DiRaddo & E.L. Grant / Camden, N.J. / 1968. Nicholas DiRaddo worked as a machinist at a radio factory in Camden and presumably created engine models as a hobby. Two of his models are in the collection of the National Museum of American History. E.L. Grant likely refers to his brother-in-law, Elmer Grant.

Professionally cleaned and restored circa 1960s. Presence of soot and staining to interior cylinder suggests that the model was originally functional but not fully tested at the time of cataloguing. Works to central portion seemingly jammed and may need lubrication or other service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Hindman is unable to warranty the current or future functionality of this item.