Antique Stationary Steam Engine Horizontal Boiler Tall Stack Model
ANTIQUE STATIONARY STEAM ENGINE HORIZONTAL BOILER TALL STACK. This integrated antique stationary steam engine is believed to have been made in Europe and is dated 1909. The single piston with centrifugal govenor drives two power take off wheels mounted on top of a black horizontal boiler with tall stack is mounted on a Red painted iron base making a nice display. DIMENSIONS: Height 23 1/2" Width 4" Length 12 1/2 Weight 13 pounds. Presented is a foot long table top stationary steam engine assembly with an unusually tall stack and horizontal boiler with two drive wheels that was made 106 years ago, most likely in Europe.
It has a brass plate above the coaling door with stippled markings that may be the maker's name, Aug. Kopecek" and the location, "Teplica" and the date, "1909 all on two lines. Showing two views of the coaling end and the plate with stippled markings. Miniature models like this were made by manufacturers of steam engines and plants for for advertising purposes and as a record of their sales. They also were sought after by hobbyists who were interested in in this form of power generating, a hobby which is still flourishing today.However, this is an very old model and is not intended for use. Closeup of the piston cylinder shown over the top view of the steam engine. This antique steam engine model is being offered for display only and should not be used under any circumstance! Front view of tall stack steam engine image. There seem to be numerous coats of paint dating back many years.
On the exposed metal, there is some minor discoloration from use and the remnants of oil, and smoke. The drive wheels turn and the piston rod moves in and out.
Only the fire door has been opened. No attempt should be made to use it. Return items must be insured for their full value. International buyers welcome, but inquire first.Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI, Vanuatu (New Hebrides) and the Eastern Caribbean. The item "ANTIQUE STATIONARY STEAM ENGINE HORIZONTAL BOILER TALL STACK MODEL" is in sale since Thursday, September 01, 2016. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Other Vintage & Antique Toys".
The seller is "authentic_nautical_antiques" and is located in Palm City, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO.- Year: Ca 1909
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Slovakia