Steam engine - Cast iron, Oak - 1910-1920 - Working beam engine
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A fully hand-built, working beam engine model from circa 1920, made of brass, steel, cast iron and oak, with a 50 × 30 cm oak base, total height 43 cm and weight about 16.3 kg.
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Description from the seller
For sale: a particularly beautiful and fully hand-built model of a classic beam engine. This type of machine was used in mines and factories in the 18th and 19th centuries, and this model was built around 1920 as a demonstration and teaching model for technical education.
The model originally comes from North Brabant and later came into private hands through a technical school in Friesland. The build quality and detailing clearly indicate craftsmanship — made by students of an experienced instrument maker.
Features
Type: Balancier steam engine / Beam Engine
Built: circa 1920
Origin: technical school, the Netherlands, Noord-Brabant.
Material: solid brass, steel, cast iron.
Weight: approximately 16.3 kg
Total height: 43 cm (including 4 cm thick oak wood base)
Dimensions of oak base: 50 × 30 cm
Pillar height: 39 cm
Technical details
Large cast iron flywheel with beautifully patinated spokes.
Balance arm (beam) made of steel, classically suspended with brass bearing points.
Vertical sliding block / guide stand fully functional
Solid brass cylinder, including authentic steam groove, piston rod, and drive rod.
Precision bearing on the moving parts, based on historical machines.
Oil points present for realistic lubrication.
This is a model built to function and not merely for decoration.
Condition
The model is in good condition for its age, with a beautiful authentic patina on brass and steel. There are no modern restorations that would disturb its historical appearance.
Why special?
Beam engine models of this size, age, and build quality are rare. It is a significant part of education and engineering history that both:
decorative
functional, and
collectible
For sale: a particularly beautiful and fully hand-built model of a classic beam engine. This type of machine was used in mines and factories in the 18th and 19th centuries, and this model was built around 1920 as a demonstration and teaching model for technical education.
The model originally comes from North Brabant and later came into private hands through a technical school in Friesland. The build quality and detailing clearly indicate craftsmanship — made by students of an experienced instrument maker.
Features
Type: Balancier steam engine / Beam Engine
Built: circa 1920
Origin: technical school, the Netherlands, Noord-Brabant.
Material: solid brass, steel, cast iron.
Weight: approximately 16.3 kg
Total height: 43 cm (including 4 cm thick oak wood base)
Dimensions of oak base: 50 × 30 cm
Pillar height: 39 cm
Technical details
Large cast iron flywheel with beautifully patinated spokes.
Balance arm (beam) made of steel, classically suspended with brass bearing points.
Vertical sliding block / guide stand fully functional
Solid brass cylinder, including authentic steam groove, piston rod, and drive rod.
Precision bearing on the moving parts, based on historical machines.
Oil points present for realistic lubrication.
This is a model built to function and not merely for decoration.
Condition
The model is in good condition for its age, with a beautiful authentic patina on brass and steel. There are no modern restorations that would disturb its historical appearance.
Why special?
Beam engine models of this size, age, and build quality are rare. It is a significant part of education and engineering history that both:
decorative
functional, and
collectible
Details
Era
1900-2000
Iron type
Cast iron
Wood type
Oak
Title additional information
Working beam engine
Material
Brass, Bronze, Iron, Steel, Wood
Style
Industrial
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
43 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
16.3 kg
Estimated Period
1910-1920
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