PORTASS Lathe
PORTASS Lathe
PORTASS Lathe

A small Portass 3 1/2″ centre lathe, back geared and screw cutting.  Made c1950.

FULLERTON ‘VIBROMETER’ Vibration Detector
FULLERTON ‘VIBROMETER’ Vibration Detector

Instrument for detecting and measuring

amounts of vibration in large machinery.

Sold by Kelvon, London.

In a fitted leather case.

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ELLIOTT CO2 Analyzer
ELLIOTT CO2 Analyzer

For boiler flue testing.

In very good condition.

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McWIRTER & STANLEY Ammeter
McWIRTER & STANLEY Ammeter

9 3/4″ diameter face

Reads: “Carlise Joint Committee,

McWirter & Stanley, Patents”

In good condition.

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KENNAN & Sons Ornamental Turning Lathe
KENNAN & Sons Ornamental Turning Lathe
KENNAN & Sons Ornamental Turning Lathe

A rare and particularly finely made ornamental lathe of c1845 by the scientific instrument maker Kennan & Sons of Fishamble St, Dublin.

This exciting ‘barn find’ of an original and very high quality lathe is shown in untouched condition and is complete with many additional parts not shown (including mahogany boxed ‘rose engine’ and other tooling). Oak and wrought iron frame, treadle operated, complete with a large collection of attachments, tools and cutting equipment, plus a side mounted drill.

Cast Iron Lamp, British Railway Station
Cast Iron Lamp, British Railway Station

LAMP Mfg & Rly SUPPLIES Ltd, London

A British railway station lamp on mounting bracket.

With makers name cast into hindged lid.

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RUTHS Special Gauge Board, Vintage Gauge Board
RUTHS Special Gauge Board, Vintage Gauge Board
RUTHS Special Gauge Board, Vintage Gauge Board

Reputedly ex Mars Factory, Slough.

A very unusual large cast iron gauge board, 1930, for monitoring Ruths Patent Steam Storage System (- a factory boiler and steam accumulator system). Stands approx 40″ High. Features Cambridge Recorder, various pressure gauges (for accumulator, boiler, oil pressure, etc), plus brass plates with installation diagram and specs.

In good original condition.

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