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Lot 61

A GERMAN MODEL HORIZONTAL HOT AIR ENGINE,
circa 1895,

22 September 2015, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £200 inc. premium

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A GERMAN MODEL HORIZONTAL HOT AIR ENGINE, circa 1895,

This robustly-constructed model is built to imperial dimensions. The working cylinder with air screw is approximately 1.125" bore x 1.5" stroke and is arranged parallel to the displacer piston on 3" centres. Cast brass fluted tapered connecting rods work to and from disc cranks. A cam has been added to the working side and grooved pulley on the displacer side. Cast frame with two fixing holes and oil tray (partially modified). Finished and red and green.
6 ins (15cm) high x 12 1/2 ins (32cm) wide

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