| Description | Crank Engines. (6 items).
287. Hibbert & Smethurst, Oldham (HS). Jul., Sep. 1800. 6 items.
14 horse power crank engine, with 20¾ inch cylinder, 4 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron connecting rod.
Coloured original and reverse general view of the engine and boiler, coloured original and reverse plans and sections of the engine and boiler; reverse plan and sections of the engine and boiler houses, framing and cistern, with altered situation of boiler stuck on; working gear - coloured original front and side views. All the drawings bear letter codes.
Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 391. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 88.
For Samuel & William Hibbert, merchants, Back Mosley St., Manchester and - Smethurst. Cotton mill [?], Stockbrook, Oldham. Often spelt as "Hibbert & Smithurst." |