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Antique Framed Print : Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
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Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
A Rover car fitted with a neatly made coal-gas installation. The gas bolster originated by Wood-Milne Ltd. was a recepticle built along the lines of a pneumatic tyre. It could safely withstand considerable gas pressure and was fitted to the top of the vehicle
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10th Bolster Coal Considerable Fitted Installation Lines Milne Neatly Originated Pneumatic Pressure Rover Safely Tyre Withstand Made
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.3cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures a unique innovation from November 10th, 1917 - a Rover car fitted with a coal-gas installation. The gas bolster, created by Wood-Milne Ltd., was designed to withstand considerable pressure and was built along the lines of a pneumatic tyre. This neatly made installation was securely fitted to the top of the vehicle, showcasing both practicality and ingenuity.
The image showcases an important moment in automotive history, highlighting the creativity and resourcefulness of early 20th-century engineers. The carefully crafted coal-gas installation on this Rover car represents a time when alternative fuel sources were being explored as solutions to energy challenges.
Importantly, this print serves as a reminder of how past innovations continue to shape our present and future. It is a testament to human perseverance and adaptability in the face of changing circumstances.
As we reflect on this piece of history captured by Rights Managed, we are reminded that progress often comes from thinking outside the box and pushing boundaries. The legacy of inventions like this coal-gas installation lives on in our modern world, inspiring us to continue seeking new ways to drive innovation forward.
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