Small model of 2-cylinder oscillating marine engine

Made:
1845-1943 in Greenwich
maker:
John Penn and Son

Model, scale 1:12, of a Penn oscillating paddle engine (c.1845) made by W.H. Kingston during his apprenticeship with John Penn & Sons, Greenwich, 1845-1943, on wooden base with metal bound glazed shade (see note)

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1943-15
Materials:
cast iron, steel (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
through glass: 145 mm x 255 mm x 200 mm,
type:
engine -power producing equipment
credit:
Mr. W H Kingston