PORTASS Lathe
A small Portass 3 1/2″ centre lathe, back geared and screw cutting. Made c1950.
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Reads:
H WHARTON LTD.
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Believe it or not, this domestic washing machine was marketed and sold in the 1950’s for use in areas without electricity.
A steam driven unit, designed to be either gas, wood or coal fired.
A very rare and unusual item!
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HERBERT MORRIS & BASTERT Cast Iron Sign
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RANSOMES 5-6 Furrow Hexatrac Plough
By Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies of Ipswitch.
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This c1890 Paris made machine was steam driven. With variable speed friction-cone clutch drive.
A very rare item…
KENT ‘Venturi’ 15″ Water Flow Meter
By George Kent Ltd, of London & Luton.
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An unusual and impressive instrument.
In very nice, original condition.
