Aeolipile (Steam Turbine) by Townson & Mercer, 1886

Made:
1886 in London
maker:
Townson and Mercer Limited
SMG00031904 A display Aeolipile which rotates by the reaction of jets of Aeolipile which rotates by the reaction of jets of steam Aeolipile which rotates by the reaction of jets of steam

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SMG00031904
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A display Aeolipile which rotates by the reaction of jets of
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Aeolipile which rotates by the reaction of jets of steam
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Aeolipile which rotates by the reaction of jets of steam
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

A display Aeolipile which rotates by the reaction of jets of steam, by Townson & Mercer Ltd., London, England, 1886.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1886-22
Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 285 mm x 155 mm x 140 mm, , .16kg
type:
steam turbine
credit:
Record Townson & Mercer Ltd.