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steam engine

Made:
1887 in Salford
maker:
Mather and Platt Limited
Steam engine and pump, made by Mather & Platt Ltd, Salford, c

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Steam engine and pump, made by Mather & Platt Ltd, Salford, c
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Steam engine and pump, made by Mather & Platt Ltd, Salford, c.1887.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
Y1993.29.1
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 327 kg
type:
steam engine
credit:
Gift of Mr Sutcliffe, on behalf of Weir Pumps

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