04-13-200204-13-2002
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2133
April 13, 2002 10:00 AMCalender
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Working Model of a Horizontal Steam Engine

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$823$700
Auction: Sale #2133 - 2133Location: BoltonDate / Time: April 13, 2002 10:00AM

Description:

Working Model of a Horizontal Steam Engine, c. 1910, signed, "Invented and Made by P. Christian," with 8-inch flywheel, rigid piston rod, the "big end" running in slides and with blind diagonal square cam driving the crankpin, the crank shaft with lever-operated sliding carriable cam for valve control on wood base, lg. 16 in.
Estimate $250-350