| Description | Independent Beam (Crank) Engines (1 item).
976. Henry Meux & Co., London (DT). Jun. 1820. 1 item.
14 horse power independent crank engine, with 22 inch cylinder, 3 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.
Reverse side view of the engine, plan of the engine and 2 round boilers. The sheet bears a letter code.
Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 738. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 238.
For Henry Meux & Co. Brewery, St. Giles, London. This brewery was originally owned by John Stephenson, who installed an 8 horse power sun and planet engine in 1789 [see Portfolio 5/43]. Henry Meux & Co. took over the brewery in 1809, and bought a 20 horse crank engine in 1810 [see Portfolio 5/429].
See also: 4/95 (Engine Order Book No. 9). |