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Lot 59

A SMALL, FULL-SIZED 'A-FRAME' VERTICAL ENGINE,
circa 1860,

22 September 2015, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £3,125 inc. premium

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A SMALL, FULL-SIZED 'A-FRAME' VERTICAL ENGINE, circa 1860,

The engine is fitted with a single vertical cylinder of 2.25" bore x 3.5" stroke and with moulded cast crosshead and guides, barrelled gib and cottered connecting rod, necked and recessed crank, direct gear-driven 'Watt-type' governor, well proportioned flywheel with rim relief and spoked pulley wheel.

Finished in green, Venetian red and brightwork. 26 ins (66cm) high x 10 ins (25cm) long

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