Winding mechanism
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Marble
Measurements
255 mm (H)153 mm (W)950 mm (D)
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Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire
NT 1191114.3
Summary
Probably part of the winding mechanism for the original luggage lift. Black marble backboard with two ceramic fuse handles and a lever. One ceramic fuse is detached.
Provenance
Originally fitted in well of secondary staircase at Beningbrough Hall c.1920, shortly after its purchase by Lady Chesterfield. Removed by National Trust in 1979 during major site refurbishment project as part of fire precaution measures.