GILBERT GILKES Water Turbine
An unusual water turbine by Gilbert Gilkes & Co of Kendal. Mounted on a large bedplate, this was originally designed to be mated to a dynamo as an electrical generator set.
For sale in good, fully restored condition and complete with governor.
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