Model of a Pile Driver by Petrus van der Loo

Model of a Pile Driver 1855

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Petrus van der Loo’s 1855 “Model of a Pile Driver” is a detailed wooden model of a working pile driver. The model, measuring 24 cm in height, 30.5 cm in width and 12 cm in depth, features a triangular base and an articulated arm with a hinged weight, typical of the time. This work showcases the intricate engineering of the period and would have been created for educational or decorative purposes. This model is a fascinating look into the mechanical and industrial innovations of the 19th century.