29th Apr, 2021 12:00

Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science

 
Lot 476
 

A 1½ inch Scale Model of an Agricultural Traction Engine

with copper boiler with fitted pressure gauge, water sight glass, regulator, firebox door, 1 1/2in stroke and 1in bore (approx.) engine with open crank motion with Stephenson's reversing gear, ratchet oiler system, safety valve and brass oiler cups, eccentric driven water pump, 45cm in length

Note: Will need rebuilding if the new owner has intentions of getting it back to steam. Copper boiler with basic fire tubes engine turns but stiff, wheels and gears turn but again stiff would benefit from minor general restoration, cleaning and repainting/lining out - Sold untested and therefore for display only.

Sold for £1,860

Result plus buyers premium


 

with copper boiler with fitted pressure gauge, water sight glass, regulator, firebox door, 1 1/2in stroke and 1in bore (approx.) engine with open crank motion with Stephenson's reversing gear, ratchet oiler system, safety valve and brass oiler cups, eccentric driven water pump, 45cm in length

Note: Will need rebuilding if the new owner has intentions of getting it back to steam. Copper boiler with basic fire tubes engine turns but stiff, wheels and gears turn but again stiff would benefit from minor general restoration, cleaning and repainting/lining out - Sold untested and therefore for display only.

Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 29th Apr, 2021

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Pipers Way
THATCHAM
RG19 4EP

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