Builder's Plate - Side tipping hopper
Country
Germany
State/Province
Berlin
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Description
A rectangular shaped brass plate painted red with raised lettering cast into the front of the plate. Two bolts have been welded into the plate.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Manufacturer's Plate
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Production place
Measurements
H52 x W116 x D20mm
Media/Materials description
Brass
Paint
Paint
Signature/Marks
ARTHUR KOPPEL \ BERLIN.
History and use
This plate was from a side tipping hopper found at Stannary Hills, Herberton. The hoppers were used on the 2ft gauge Irvinebank Tramway.
Arthur Koppel Berlin specialised in industrial narrow gauge railway equipment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Arthur Koppel Berlin specialised in industrial narrow gauge railway equipment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Registration number
R6821
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