MUSGRAVE 1850 beam engine

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~ Built c1880 ~

Cylinder 6″ x 8″ ~ Flywheel 36″ Dia.

Wt approx 1000 Kg.

In good, original condition.

MUSGRAVE 1850 beam engine

A small beam engine of circa 1850 by John Musgrave and Sons of Globe Ironworks, Bolton.

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