Vertical Steam Engine, 1891
- Made:
- 1891 in Gainsborough
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14 hp vertical, single-cylinder, Marshall Steam Engine (made by Messrs. Marshall of Gainsborough, for Imperial Institute in 1891 and transferred to Kew Gardens in 1903)
This very fine engine was built by Marshall, Sons and Company of Gainsborough, the prominent and prolific steam engine and machinery manufacturers. Marshall became major exporters of their products, thanks to the quality embodied in items like this engine: this 'short stroke' engine combines elegance and sturdiness in a compact self-contained form.
Details
- Category:
- Motive Power
- Object Number:
- 1932-587
- Measurements:
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overall: 1880 mm x 1180 mm x 1370 mm, 857 kg
overall (estimate): 1770 x 1255 x 1065 mm
- type:
- steam engines
- credit:
- H.M. Office of Works
