Example of Humphage's patent speed reducing gear as used in electric motors

Made:
1899 in Bristol
Example of Humphage's patent speed reducing gear as used in electric motors

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Example of Humphage's patent speed reducing gear as used in electric motors, ratio 13.64 to 1

Details

Category:
Mechanical Power Transmission
Object Number:
1899-131
Materials:
brass and iron
Measurements:
320 mm x 430 mm x 310 mm, 57 kg
type:
gear box
credit:
Humphage, Jacques & Pedersen