antique Live Steam Model Boiler with steam engine and recripocating boiler water feed pump

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Unit Description:Antique (Possibly 1850 - 1900 vintage) Live Steam Model Boiler   Boiler:OAL = 26” OAW = 8.5” OAH = 17”Shell Dia: = 6” Shell Length = 14” Firebox = 7” X 7”(12) 1/2” X 14” Tubes (Probably brass or copper) (1) Dual Safety Valve(1) Gauge Glass w/isolation & blowdown valves. (2) Try cocksBurns: Solid Fuel: Coal, Coke, Charcoal, Wood, Esbit? (2) Sections of GratesWet BAck (1) Large Clean Out (Manway) w/strongbacks0-150 psi Pressure Gauge Steam Engine:(2) 1/2” Dia. Cylinders Stroke = 2” Slide ValvesFelt (wick lubricator cups): all rotating points Flywheel = 3” Dia. X 1” WideSteam Engine Drives Boiler (Reciprocating) Feed Water PumpCylinders are machined from a brass block that also supports the rear (smoke box end of the boiler. Note: Above  information is provided from visual (hands on) inspection supplemented by general measurements. This live steam boiler and 2 cyl. engine is a very nice collectors item. It is a quality “TOY”. The engine is compound, uniflow type and water pressure tested to 180 psi. The unit was steam tested and is reported to be safe for operation @ 60 psi. It is reported that a patent was applied for sometime between 1850 and 1900?? The unit is typical of those used to operated steam boats of that era. The engine will run on 30 psi steam.  /Antique_Boiler_Left_Side                           Antique_Boiler_Right_Sid                           Antique_Boiler_Front_View                    Antique_Boiler_Rear_View                                        Antique_Boiler_Rear_Closeup                                      CU_Engine_Etc                             Antique_Boiler_CU Antique_Boiler_CU                  Antique_Boiler_CU3  

Category: 
Other
Condition: 
Excellent
Medium: 
iron, Brass
Distinguishing marks: 
None
Date Period: 
1850 - 1900?
Size and dimensions of this item: 
OAL = 26", OAW = 8.5", OAH = 17"
Weight: 
About 45 lbs.
History: 
Price Paid (If known): 
Unk
For Sale?: 
No

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