A pair of bronze drain or indicator cocks

A pair of bronze drain or indicator cocks

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A pair of bronze drain or indicator cocks (probably for a steam engine) with pipework that sets them at 13 1/2" centres; tapered thread about 5/8" by about 24 t.p.i.; and a bronze lubricating cup and elbow, tapered thread about 1" by about 14 t.p.i.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1993-1593/16
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
overall (Lubricating cup & elbow): 65 mm x 190 mm x 112 mm,
overall (Drain pipe): 45 mm x 450 mm x 200 mm,
type:
drain or indicator cock