{"product_id":"vintage-steel-clamshell-bucket-salesman-sample","title":"Vintage Steel Clamshell Bucket Salesman Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1930s-1940s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExceptionally detailed steel salesman's sample or working demonstration model of a clamshell dredging bucket. The miniature mechanism incorporates two riveted bucket halves, articulated lifting arms, multiple pulleys, roller chains, pivoting joints, fasteners, and fine structural bracing. Suspended from a purpose-built steel display stand, the bucket opens and closes to demonstrate the operation of its full-scale industrial counterpart.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bucket is in excellent condition and retains numerous small, finely constructed components. The opening and closing mechanism operates. A belt or related drive component may be missing, though original completeness cannot be confirmed. Metal surfaces exhibit scattered oxidation, finish variation, and age-related patina. The display stand is in good condition with visible heat bluing around welded areas and a localized spot of oxidation on one upright. The stand is slightly bent, and its legs are not equal in length.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n9.75\" L x 12.25\" W x 14.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 22727 - 102326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68030969872427,"sku":"22727","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/99a699f5-c5ae-52be-9974-06384572ece1.jpg?v=1793050350","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-steel-clamshell-bucket-salesman-sample","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}