John Blake Engineers, Ltd's bound reference collection

Made:
1797-1918

John Blake Engineers, Ltd's bound reference collection of patent specifications associated with hydraulic rams, covering the period 1797-1918

Details

Category:
Pumping Machinery
Object Number:
2017-96
Measurements:
overall (closed): 280 mm x 206 mm x 72 mm,
type:
reference collection
credit:
Gift of Robin Blake

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