| Description | Independent Beam (Crank) Engines (3 items).
861. James, Thomas & William Keen, Southwark, London (ZD). Jan., Feb. 1812. 3 items.
10 horse power independent crank engine, with 19¾ inch cylinder, 2½ foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.
Reverse side view of the engine, plan of the engine and round boiler showing horse wheels, cross-section of the engine house and boiler (3 drawings on 1 sheet); plan and section of the proposed engine house by Richard Dayus showing round boiler, horse wheels, shafts etc.; sheet with 2 alternative sketch plans of the engine, showing round boiler and horse wheels. The reverse drawings bear letter codes.
Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 658. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 236.
For James, Thomas & William Keen. White lead manufactory, Bankside, Southwark, London.
See also: 4/94 (Engine Order Book No. 8). |