Riche's air compressor with Water Piston 1875

Made:
1875
Riche's air compressor with Water Piston 1875

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Riche's air compressor with Water Piston 1875

Details

Category:
Pumping Machinery
Object Number:
1896-132
Measurements:
overall: 440 mm x 775 mm x 350 mm,
type:
compressor
credit:
T. Hurry Riches.

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