This very attractive small portable by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies is of the desirable 2½ NHP size, making it easily transportable. A later example, this unusual engine was built along Ruston Hornsby lines (Ruston worked together with Ransomes as fellow members of the A.E.G.). Originally exported to South Africa where it spent it’s working life, this engine is complete with a rear wheel brake (not fitted) and Pickering governor.
Carefully restored to a very high standard to the last few years, this engine is now well presented and includes small details such as a chimney lever bar and chains, etc.
A very nice, well preserved and restored example of a portable steam engine by Merlin & Co, Societe Vierzon Francais (Locomobile Société Français, France).
Approx. 6 NHP
For sale in good condition, with current boiler certificates.
No.1384 ~ Built c1885 8 NHP Single Cylinder The 2nd earliest known Foster. A very rare and unusual early portable with heavy oak fore-carriage, for sale in unrestored condition.
With a brass clad boiler and twin flywheels, this is a very pretty French made portable, believed in reasonable condition but requiring some restoration work.
£15,000.00
£8,500.00