1868 HORNSBY 8 NHP Portable Steam Engine
£ P.O.A.
Built 1868 by Richard Hornsby
Believed No.1531 ~ Class 5A ~ About 8 NHP Duplex
Possibly the oldest Hornsby in the UK?
A rare and unusual early portable in reasonable, unrestored condition.
Price On Application
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