Model; 1:12 scale schematic demonstration model of Greathead's Tower Subway shield, wood and brass, 19th century

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Reference number	1983/196
Description	1:12 scale schematic demonstration model of Greathead's Tower Subway shield which belonged to Sir Charles Douglas Fox and was passed to his son Sir Francis Fox.
Dates	1860 - 1870
Collection	Models
Object type	Model
Location	Covent Garden Digging Deeper and The world’s first electric tube
Topics	Engineering Greathead Shield Tunnelling Tunnel
Completeness	73% 73% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	155mm
  Width	155mm
  Depth	155mm
  Scale	1:12

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	wood brass

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	, 1860 - 1870

• Associated companies, people and places

  People

  Attribute	Value
  People	Sir (Charles) Douglas Fox Michael Satow - 1916 - 1993