Model of a geared capstan incorporating epicyclic gearing
- Made:
- 1820-1830 in United Kingdom
- patentee:
- Charles Phillips
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Model, scale 1:8, of a geared capstan, incorporating epicyclic gearing, patented by Captain Charles Phillips, Royal Navy, between 1816 and 1827, unsigned, British, 1820-1830 (see Note)
Model of a geared capstan incorporating epicyclic gearing, c.1902. Scale 1:8. This model by Bullivant and Co. shows some applications of this type of train that were patented by Captain C. Phillips, RN between 1816 and 1827
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 1902-35
- Materials:
- teak (wood), mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall: 480 mm x 260 mm x 260 mm, 520 mm, 10.03kg
- type:
- model - representation
- credit:
- Bullivant and Co.
