Shand Mason Fire Escape Ladder, Petworth House - The National Trust
ICR was commissioned to undertake an extensive stabilisation and conservation service cleaning of this 80' lattice girder fire escape ladder built circa 1900. It is unknown at what date this equipment was originally supplied to Petworth House but James Shand patented this design in 1890.
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Before Conservation in the stable yard |
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Detail of conserved wheel spokes and hub |
Conserved ladder on display in the original Petworth House Fire Station |
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Detail of axle arrangement |
This original signwriting was undiscovered before sensitive surface cleaning and consolidation |
Heavy deposits of verdigris on the original makers plate |
Fully conserved makers plate |
