Antique Cast Iron Tractor Seat Fresno Agricultural Works Fresno California CA

Description: This is an extremely rare Cast iron Tractor seat from the Fresno Agricultural Works out of Fresno California Swap meet find The older gentleman I purchased the seat from said he lived in Sacramento, California back in the 90's. He found it while he was plowing a field. He was thinking it was from the late 1800's, and while I couldn't find another one like it, I did find out that James Porteous, the founder of Fresno Agricultural Works, had over 200 patents and this just might have been one he was working on. More than likely, there are not many out there or maybe this is a one of a kind Possibly a patent seat for one of his riding scrapers. Either way it's a Historic piece of California and farming History Overall the seat is in good condition for its age see photos for condition if you have any questions or need more please ask buying as found as is A little history about Fresno Agricultural Works company and it's founder James Porteous James Porteous was born in 1848, in Haddington, Scotland, the son of a wheelwright and blacksmith, William Porteous. In 1877, James Porteous moved to Fresno and established a wagon shop that would later become the largest agricultural implement business in the valley, Fresno Agricultural Works. James Porteous is best known for his role in the development and marketing of the Fresno Scraper. After developing and patenting several dirt-scrapers himself, he would purchase the rights to two additional scrapers--one patented by William Deidrick, and one patented by Abijah McCall and Frank Dusy. Porteous would combine the elements of these two scrapers with his own improvements and begin manufacturing the Fresno Scraper. This implement would play a vital role in the land-leveling, ditch-digging and road construction of the San Joaquin Valley and go on to be marketed throughout the world. The Fresno Scraper was used during W WI on the European front, and was used in the construction of the Panama Canal. Eventually, the bulldozer would bring the use of the Fresno Scraper to an end. At the time of his death, Porteous held over 200 patents, including patents for 50 of his own inventions. In addition to his operation of Fresno Agricultural Works (now known as Fresno Ag), Porteous farmed 80 acres of tree fruit and vines and was active in Fresno's civic life. He was one of the founders of the YMCA, a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church, president of the Knob Hill Oil Company in Bakersfield, a member of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, and an officer of the lodge of Odd Fellows. Porteous authored a volume of poetry entitled Death and the Reporter. Records indicate 1000 volumes were published and paid for by Porteous. All items ship within 3 business days. Items are sold as found as is No returns. Colors may vary slightly from item due to lighting. If you have any questions or need more photos please ask Please take a moment to check out the other items in my store and thanks ~Extinct Antiques

Price: 650 USD

Location: Bremen, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-05T11:48:13.000Z

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