Port & River — C. 1820
Winch, warehouse winch
This single purchase warehouse hand winch with a cast iron frame was originally used at the East India Company's Cutler Street Warehouse. The shifting pinion on the drive shaft engages with the large crown wheel attached to a wooden winding drum. The 'in gear' goods could be lifted. Heavier lifts were assisted by means of a counterweight rope attached to a smaller drum. A simple foot operated friction brake enabled goods to be rapidly lowered with the drive shaft 'out of gear'.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.30/15
- Object name:
- winch, warehouse winch
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- c. 1820
- Material:
wood, iron, sisal
- Measurements/duration:
- H 1330 mm, L 880 mm, D 958 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse One Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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