Model of Rolling and Slitting Mill, English, c. 1781

Made:: 1776-1786 in Birmingham

maker:: James Watt

Model of Rolling and Slitting mill driven by two connecting rods, one beam, and fitted with sun and planet stepped gearing. Possibly made by James Watt (1736-1819) in Birmingham, England, c. 1781.

Details

Category:: Motive Power

Object Number:: 1876-1243

Materials:: oak, iron, brass and complete

Measurements:: overall: 1240 x 1660 x 604 mm
weight: 121kg
weight: 266.76073lbs

type:: models, slitting mills and rolling mills

credit:: James Watt and Company

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