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Recent auction find. This salesman sample model represents the Joel Lee, of Galesburg, Illinois patented gate number US47840 dated May 31, 1865. There were a number of gates patented during the same period with different variations of the same theme; sliding and swinging gates. This gate rests on a swiveling roller that allows the gate to slide open half way then be rotated to the fully open position.
One feature not seen on later models was the offset posts on the roller end. The idea eventually evolved into a single post. More about that later.
Later: 3/26/2020. The 4th photo is a gate from my collection that is an example of a single hinge post. The hinge is mounted on the corner of the post in order for the gate to slide past, then rotated to the fully open position. Patented by Charles D. Smith, of Paris, Illinois, April 13, 1917, patent no. 1,221,237.
4/9/2020 Before and after cleaning photos 1 and 2.
Great find!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Iptools, Most happy to share.
These salesman sample gates are so cool . I have never seen one for sale so must be pretty rare to find one . Always love your posts :-)
Thanks Manikin. "Searching for gates in all the right places" is my theme song. Would love to recognize each lover and liker separately but my arthritis tells me I shouldn't, so here is a blanket thank you to all the lovers and likers.