Model of a marine steeple engine

Made:
1837-1933 in United Kingdom

Working model, scale 1:8, of a vertical marine steeple engine with two cylinders and piston rods which extend upwards to form kite shaped loops (c.1837) as employed in paddle steamers, on mahogany base.

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1933-461
Materials:
mahogany (wood), stainless steel, brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (alloy) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 630 mm x 950 mm x 210 mm,
type:
model - representation and engine -power producing equipment
credit:
Butler, J.

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