Historical information

Autoport. Patent No. 26122 Serial No. 5337 . Possibly 1920s.
Ian Sharp worked for the S.E.C.V. at La Trobe Valley and at Mt Beauty on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.

Significance

Donated (in poor condition) to the KVHS by Ian Sharp a resident of Mt Beauty. Restored by the Mount Beauty and District Men's Shed in July 2026

Physical description

Wooden veneered case, brown, interior wooden, black leather handle. Metal fittings and lock hinges. Metal felt covered turn table, Metal arm, turning handle with wooden knob. Lid can be detached. handle is stored inside and used at the front. Has spare needles and a wooden brush. Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 34 cm x 15 cm

Inscriptions & markings

Autoport Pat. 26. 1. 22. No. 5337