Steam engine - Metal - 1970-1980 - Miniature steam engine
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Metal miniature steam engine dating from 1970–1980, with two accompanying parts, measuring 18 cm wide by 15 cm high by 21 cm deep, in good condition with patina and wear, partially functional with the boiler heating and producing steam but the drive mechanism shows irregular rotation.
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Antique miniature steam engine with accessories – Collectible item
Beautiful miniature steam engine of traditional design, representative of old mechanical toys that allowed a concrete understanding of how steam and early industrial machines worked.
The set includes the main steam engine as well as the two supplementary elements visible in the photographs.
Aesthetic condition
The item shows an antique patina, signs of use, oxidation marks and some paint loss visible, notably on the metallic parts and bases.
The engine has undergone cleaning. Its prior restoration history is not known.
Operation – Important
During the last use, the engine was tested after cleaning.
The boiler heats correctly, steam is produced well and a characteristic whistling can be heard. Steam is also perceptible during operation.
However, the drive mechanism shows irregularity. When giving a manual impulse to the flywheel, it sometimes starts to turn and stops, but it can also stop, as if friction or mechanical resistance prevents continuous rotation.
The exact cause of this anomaly has not been identified.
The engine is therefore sold as partially functional
This set remains interesting for a collector of miniature steam engines, an enthusiast of antique mechanics, or someone wishing to undertake a restoration.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciating the general condition of the various elements.
Careful and secure shipping, with reinforced packaging and individual protection of fragile elements to limit risks during transport.
Antique miniature steam engine with accessories – Collectible item
Beautiful miniature steam engine of traditional design, representative of old mechanical toys that allowed a concrete understanding of how steam and early industrial machines worked.
The set includes the main steam engine as well as the two supplementary elements visible in the photographs.
Aesthetic condition
The item shows an antique patina, signs of use, oxidation marks and some paint loss visible, notably on the metallic parts and bases.
The engine has undergone cleaning. Its prior restoration history is not known.
Operation – Important
During the last use, the engine was tested after cleaning.
The boiler heats correctly, steam is produced well and a characteristic whistling can be heard. Steam is also perceptible during operation.
However, the drive mechanism shows irregularity. When giving a manual impulse to the flywheel, it sometimes starts to turn and stops, but it can also stop, as if friction or mechanical resistance prevents continuous rotation.
The exact cause of this anomaly has not been identified.
The engine is therefore sold as partially functional
This set remains interesting for a collector of miniature steam engines, an enthusiast of antique mechanics, or someone wishing to undertake a restoration.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciating the general condition of the various elements.
Careful and secure shipping, with reinforced packaging and individual protection of fragile elements to limit risks during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Miniature steam engine
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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