Summary
Aermotor windmill model made by William McCook, 1963-1989. Half size scale of six foot aermotor windmill. The wheel was built from working drawings of John Danks "coo-ee" windmill (602 aermotor). The headgear is similar to the open geared models produced by the Aermotor Co. in 1890s. The furling gear is copied from Southern Cross and Metters. The wheel and tower were made in 1963 and the working head was made in 1989.
Physical Description
The windmill is comprised of several parts that include a tower, sails and tail vane.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Modelmaker
Mr William (Bill) McCook, 41 Grace Street, Springvale North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963-1989
Aermotor made the original windmill on which this model was based. Wheel was modelled on a John Danks' 'Coo-Ee' windmill. William McCook made the model between 1963 & 1989. -
Designer of Item Modelled
Aermotor, United States of America, circa 1890s
Aermotor made the original windmill on which this model was based. Wheel was modelled on a John Danks' 'Coo-Ee' windmill. William McCook made the model between 1963 & 1989. -
Manufacturer of Item Modelled
John Danks & Son, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900s
Aermotor made the original windmill on which this model was based. Wheel was modelled on a John Danks 'Coo-Ee' windmill. William McCook made the model between 1963 & 1989. -
Brand Names
'Coo-ee' (Windmills) , Aermotor (Windmills) , John Danks (Windmills)
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
92.5 cm (Length), 118 cm (Width), 226 cm (Height), 92.5 cm (Outside Diameter)
MEASUREMENTS BASED ON MODEL WITH ALL PARTS FITTED. DIAMETER REFERS TO THE WHEEL.
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Exhibition Collection Management
1200 mm (Length), 940 mm (Width), 2270 mm (Height)
no base attached. area of legs is w309 x d300
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