| Description | Independent Beam (Crank) Engines (2 items).
992. Atlee & Co., Wandsworth, London (QY). Jul. 1830. 2 items.
20 horse power independent crank engine, with 25½ inch cylinder, 3½ foot stroke, parallel motion, [cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod].
Reverse plan of the engine, end view of the engine showing steam pipes, elevation of boiler tops showing "a branch to supply 6 horse" (these drawings also show the 40 horse engine). The drawings were made in the London office and sent to Soho.
Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 801. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 240.
For Atlee & Co. Distillery, Wandsworth, London. The firm was originally William Leader & Co. (or Leader Atlee & Langdale), and as such they bought the 40 horse crank engine depicted here in 1810 [see Portfolio 5/426]. |